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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the leader Mao Zedong. It is located in Tiananmen Square, south of the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Completed on May 24, 1977, it covers an area of more than 57,000 square meters and has a total construction area of about 28,000 square meters. It is located on the site of the former Zhonghua Gate.
The roof has two layers of glass eaves with sunflower reliefs inlaid between them. The base has two platforms, all built with reddish-brown granite from the Dadu River in Sichuan, and surrounded by white marble railings decorated with evergreen flowers from Fangshan.
Every year, thousands of tourists come here to commemorate Chairman Mao. There are memorial halls, memorial rooms, movie theaters, etc.
Attraction Location: "Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China (北京市东城区天安门广场)"
History: Constructed between 1976–1977 after the death of Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People’s Republic of China, the mausoleum was opened to the public in 1977. It houses the preserved body of Mao Zedong and serves as a place of homage and remembrance.
Architecture: The building is a grand, solemn structure with a classical Chinese style façade combined with modern monumental architecture. The interior is carefully controlled in temperature and humidity to preserve Mao Zedong’s body. Symmetry, marble floors, and a central ceremonial hall define the architecture.
Cultural Value: The mausoleum is a major historical and political landmark, reflecting the modern history of China. It is a symbol of reverence for Mao Zedong and plays a role in national ceremonies and memorials.
Other Information: Photography is strictly prohibited inside. Silence and respectful behavior are required. It is a site of political and historical significance, often visited by both domestic and international tourists.
Opening Hours: "08:00 – 12:00, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays, except national holidays)"
Contact Number: "+86 10 6521 6114"
Ticket Price: "Free admission"
Best Photo Spots: Exterior of the mausoleum and Tiananmen Square (inside photography prohibited)
Time Reference: 30–60 minutes for a respectful visit, including queue time
Other Information: Dress appropriately, follow security checks, and maintain decorum. Visitors may need to pass through metal detectors and bag inspections.
Luxury: Beijing Hotel (北京饭店) – 5 min walk
Grand Hyatt Beijing (北京凯宾斯基酒店) – 10 min drive
Mid-range: Novotel Beijing Peace (北京诺富特和平宾馆) – 10 min walk
Sunworld Hotel Beijing (北京新世界酒店) – 12 min walk
Budget & Boutique: Happy Dragon Hostel (北京快乐龙旅舍) – 15 min walk
Beijing Downtown Travelotel (北京东城旅舍) – 15 min walk
Must-Try Dishes: Peking Duck (北京烤鸭)
Zhajiang Noodles (炸酱面)
Traditional Beijing snacks (北京小吃)
Famous Spots: Quanjude Roast Duck (全聚德烤鸭店) – 10 min drive
Da Dong Roast Duck (大董烤鸭店) – 12 min drive
Beijing Hotel Restaurant (北京饭店餐厅) – 5 min walk
1-Day Route: D1: Mao Zedong Mausoleum → Tiananmen Square → National Museum of China → Forbidden City
Transportation: Walk between all attractions
2-Day Route: D1: Mao Zedong Mausoleum → Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City → Lunch nearby
D2: Jingshan Park (景山公园) → Beihai Park (北海公园) → Dinner in Dongcheng District
Transportation: Walk or short taxi rides
3-Day Route: D1: Mao Zedong Mausoleum → Tiananmen Square → National Museum of China
D2: Forbidden City → Jingshan Park → Wangfujing Street (王府井大街)
D3: Temple of Heaven (天坛) → Lunch → Departure
Transportation: Walk or subway Line 1, Line 5 as needed
There are crowds of people every day.
There are crowds of people every day.
You can't bring bags or water with you. Go to the east visitor center to store your luggage first! Line up to see the view!
I watched it from a distance, but I haven't been in yet. I'll go in and take a look when I get a chance.
Every time I think of Stalin being...
So I couldn't bear to look at it.
Go to the National Museum to invite tomb guardian beasts
As time was limited, I didn't go in to take a closer look, but just admired it from afar.
As a Chinese, I must go and see it, and I waited in line for an hour.
When we went to Beijing, we didn't have the chance to go in and pay our respects to Chairman Mao's remains. We passed by twice and there were long queues both times. We couldn't enter the memorial hall until 11 noon. We wanted to queue up but were told that we couldn't enter. We had to give up with regret. Next time we go to Beijing, we will definitely come earlier.
There were a lot of people queuing up to visit. When I was about to line up, the staff told me that I could not bring in bags (not even small handbags! Cameras and other items were not allowed in!)
He is truly the number one idol in China. I think if people can see him both in the morning and in the afternoon, he will have more fans~~
There were so many people that the team was already huge early in the morning.
I forgot which year it was, maybe 2007. At that time, it took me a long time to check in, go through security, and queue up before I could get in. Then it felt a bit like the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, with a group of people surrounding the coffin in the middle and moving clockwise in a square. It was quite far away, so I couldn't see it clearly.
There are a lot of people, the queue is very long, and you are not allowed to bring anything in.
The memorial hall does not charge a fee, but you cannot bring backpacks, cameras, water cups, etc. You need to go across the street to deposit them first. If you don't know where to go, ask the staff or the PLA uncle. Be serious when you go in! There are flowers for sale for worship.
It's a very solemn place, worth visiting to remember.
The sentiments of our fathers' generation. I have seen it twice, and I still want to come and pay my respects to the great man.
To pay respect to great men, it is a must-see and must-go place.
Not open recently, not open, not open
It’s a very touching place, and makes people feel the proudest.
Mao Diadia Memorial Hall, no big feeling, the elderly like it
When you come here, you must visit this memorial hall.
Every time I go there, there are a lot of people and the queues are very long. I only remember going there once when I was a child.
The security check is the strictest, so you are not allowed to carry a backpack.
Of course you have to go. It will always be indelibly etched in the memory of every Chinese.
Solemn and solemn, Grandpa, I have finally taken you to see the leaders of your period.
You have to check in your bag before you go in. You can't bring cameras, computers, or bags in. You have to pay to check in your bag and you have to pay to take it out. It's free to go in and see the museum, but you have to queue up very long. You go in and take a quick look and then leave. The administrator asks you to hurry up. In short, most of your time is spent in queue.
If you come here, I have only one thing to say to you: please be respectful of your words and actions!
How can you go to Beijing and not see the founding hero? I hope the country will prosper under his protection.
We unexpectedly met the tour group. The waiting line was hundreds of meters long. The volunteer next to us said that it would probably take more than an hour to get in.
Bags and cameras are not allowed in the memorial hall, which gave rise to the profession of bag checking. The bag checkers are all middle-aged women, each holding their ID cards to prove their innocence. It is said that the company is contracted to operate the operation, and the fee ranges from 15 to 20.
This is the place where Uncle Mao is buried. Needless to say, I believe many people will go there. You need to store your luggage there, you are not allowed to take photos, and you need to go through security checks.
It was such a pity that I went there when the museum was closed. No matter what it is like here, I still have to go and see it.
The first queue will be unforgettable for me. It was the admiration and love that so many people had for this place.
The security is very strict, and cameras are not allowed to be brought in, so it is better to deposit them in advance.
The people who entered were all infected by the solemn atmosphere. The team walked slowly, and the chrysanthemums entrusted to Es on the line
Enter in an orderly manner with a valid ID card, store your bag in advance, and keep quiet. Open from Tuesday to Sunday
The museum was closed on Mondays. Due to schedule constraints, I only admired the building from outside and did not go inside. But it still made me feel solemn and gave me a reason to go to the capital again next time.
It happened that it was closed the last time I went there, but on weekdays there are many people visiting inside.
There are too many people going there every day, and there are too many things that are not allowed to be brought in. It is also a tourist attraction, so the baggage storage area is full. Because there are too many people, I can't stay, and I left before I can see it clearly.
I dare not give a bad review, but I really couldn't get in. . Because there was a long queue of elderly people waiting there since the flag-raising ceremony in the morning. . It's beyond reach
Taking photos is not allowed here. It seems that there are relatively more people from Hunan who come to pay their respects to him. Remember that you are not allowed to bring bags inside.
The security check is very strict, so I have to mail my bag. As a great man of China, the Chinese people should still go and worship him. Although I want to say... Are the flowers sold there recycled and then sold?
1992.08 /2011.05
I'm never coming again. I was not allowed to take my bag. I almost lost it. It was a nightmare. I'm never going there again even if it's free.
It was closed when I went there, but I heard from others that it was nothing special just to see the face...
It is difficult to make an appointment for the first session. I chose the alarm clock but still failed to make an appointment for the first session. I immediately changed the time to the 11 o'clock session and succeeded. Don't be lucky if you don't have an appointment. There is an ID card verification on site.