Tiananmen Gate, Tian'anmen Gate in Beijing;China,Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China
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Bert Hoferichter / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
FB95R0File size:
57.5 MB (5.1 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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5490 x 3660 px | 46.5 x 31 cm | 18.3 x 12.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
12 August 2013Location:
Beijing;ChinaMore information:
The Beijing gate. For the square, see Tiananmen Square. For the protests in 1989, see Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. For other uses, see Tiananmen (disambiguation). Tian'anmen, in a panorama photograph taken in 2009 The Tiananmen (simplified Chinese: 天安门; traditional Chinese: 天安門; pinyin: Tiān'ānmén; literally: "Gate of Heavenly Peace", is a famous monument in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is widely used as a national symbol. First built during the Ming Dynasty in 1420, Tiananmen is often referred to as the front entrance to the Forbidden City. However, the Meridian Gate (午门) is the first entrance to the Forbidden City proper, while Tiananmen was the entrance to the Imperial City, within which the Forbidden City was located. Tiananmen is located to the north of Tiananmen Square, separated from the plaza by Chang'an Avenue. Gate of Heavenly Peace Contents [hide]