Wanzhou City Skyline - Wanzhou, China

Wanzhou District is a city on the upper reaches of the Three Gorges of the Yangzi River in China. Wanzhou airport is located on the top of the mountain where the city is located. The airport drive near the runway provides spectacular view of the city.

 

Interesting Decors at Xidan Road, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

When viewing Tiananmen Square from the Tiananmen Gate Tower, the following landmarks come into sight: on the left, you'll find the National Museum of China, while in the center stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, with the Monument of Mao Zedong situated behind it. The National Museum of China graces the right side of the Square, with Mao's portrait prominently displayed on the front of the Tiananmen Gate Tower, leading the way to the Forbidden City.

 

 

Changan Avenue lies between the Tiananmen gate tower and the Square

Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of Beijing, China, derives its name from the Tiananmen gate, also known as the Gate of Heavenly Peace. As the fourth largest city square globally, it covers an expansive area of 440,000 square meters (880x500 meters or 109 acres, 960x550 yards). This square holds immense cultural significance, having been the backdrop for numerous pivotal events in Chinese history.

Since its inception, Tiananmen Square has served as a colossal gathering place, characterized by its vast expanse, juxtaposed with the 38-meter (125 feet) high Monument to the People's Heroes and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Flanking the west side of the Square stands the imposing Great Hall of the People, while the National Museum of China, dedicated to Chinese history preceding 1919, graces the east side.

Changan Avenue, often used for grand parades, stretches between the Tiananmen gate tower and the Square. While trees adorn the eastern and western perimeters of the Square, the square itself is open, devoid of trees or benches. Large lampposts, equipped with video cameras, illuminate the area, and it is closely monitored by uniformed and plainclothes policemen.