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.
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