Monument to the Peoples Heroes Beijing

Among the major tourist attractions of Beijing is the Monument to the People's Heroes. Visiting this Beijing monument is truly a place to explore. The construction of the monument began in 1952 and was completed in 1958. Located at the Tiananmen Square, it is the largest monument in the country. The Monument to the People's Heroes was constructed in memory of those people who died for the independence of China.

The foundation stone was laid on September 30, 1949, by Mao Zedong and Zhu De. Monument to the People's Heroes Beijing is a ten-storied obelisk. The height of the monument ranges from 121 feet to 125 feet. Extending to an area of 32,000 sq feet, it contains around 17,000 pieces of granite and marble. An inscription on the front of the monument reads "Eternal glory to the people's heroes!"

Also see the inscription that reads "Eternal glory to the heroes of the people who laid down their lives in the people's war of liberation and the people's revolution in the past three years! Eternal glory to the heroes of the people who laid down their lives in the people's war of liberation and the people's revolution in the past thirty years! Eternal glory to the heroes of the people who from 1840 laid down their lives in the many struggles against domestic and foreign enemies and for national independence and the freedom and well-being of the people!" on the back of the Monument to the People's Heroes Beijing.

Besides this monument, you can also visit other attractions located nearby in Tiananmen Square. Don't miss out of Great Hall of the people and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall located near the Monument of the People's Heroes.

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