Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Favorite thing: make your way down to one of the largest squares in the world - the TIAN' ANMEN SQUARE.

It was here that the feared Communist leader, Chairman Mao solemnly proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. For some of us, this place brings back very sad memories of the 1989 Tian' Anmen masaccre where thousands of university students were trampled to death by heavy army tanks... Well, that thought came flashing through my mind whilst I was here.

Incidentally, did you notice the Chairman Mao Mausoleum behind me?? For those tourists who are interested to glimpse his body, get into the loooong queue quickly....

Favorite thing: Get a Peek of Chinese History 1949 - 1976
Since I was borned just during the outbreak of the cultural revolution, the shining red star has been the centre of my childhood. I used to watch communist movies and saw how the People's Liberation Army defeated the Japanese invaders and 'liberated' the Chinese people.

It was not until this trip to the Great Hall of the People and the Mao Mausoleum that I got so close to the two figures that dominated my childhood -- the shining red star and the corpse of Mao Ze Dong.

Fondest memory: A flower in the Square
by Carly Wong

A flower in the Square
Of deepest red for the
Blood of youth that flowed
Onto the stones
And found its way between
The cracks to make
China grow again




A patch over the Square
Of purest blue for the
Soul of youth that seeks
From decade past
Reason to journey
The skies to find
China heart again

Favorite thing: Visit Tiananmen Square

This square has witnessed many important events in Chinese history. At sun rise, you can see the raising of the national flag here and wonder if a new day will bring new hope to this country and its people.
The poem A Flower in the Square, written by my dear friend Carly Wong, was inpired by the vivid colours that she saw while standing in the middle of Tiananmen Square watching the flag-raising that occurs every morning at sunrise, the break of dawn, over Beijing city. It was a remarkable and unforgettable experience.
The composition of this poem spans over a period of 10 years. The first verse was written on June 4, 1989; ten years later, Carly added on the second verse.

Favorite thing: The Monument to the People's Heroes occupies a central spot in Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square. It looks very impressive and you can often see soldiers parading in the area.

Favorite thing: I think, nobody can resist to take this photo! This is the big Portrait of Chairman Mao hanging at the first gate to the Forbidden City in the north of Tian An Men Square.

Favorite thing: Memorial square in the center of the Capital.
Maybe the biggest in the world.
Scenery of many political reactions - scenary of changes !
In the background - Mao

Fondest memory: This monument was built to remember the heroes who contribute their live 4 the struggling way of founding Peoples Republic Of China~~~~~ yes, we'll always remember them in our heart!!!

Favorite thing: This is the Monument to the People's heros in Tian Anmen Square.We all know what happened here in 1989.However,it is not brought up for discussion in China.

Favorite thing: the Mao Mausoleum. All forms of photography is banned inside this place. The pic below is a scanned postcard of Chairman Mao lying inside the coffin with armed guards standing by.