Beijing

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014 Beijing.jpg (39178 bytes) Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing.   Created by Mao, it is the largest public square in the world.
Chang an Jie, Beijing's ceremonial boulevard in front of Tiananmen Gate.  Four soldiers form an honour guard working in 4 four hour shifts around the clock.  017 Beijing.jpg (39586 bytes)
019 Beijing.jpg (39813 bytes) A popular Chinese vacation activity, posing with tourists.
Tiananmen Gate

In Imperial times it served as a rostrum from which to make official proclamations.  It was from here that Mao Zedung proclaimed The People's Republic of China on October 1st. 1949.

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