Washington Monument

No matter which museum you come out of and walk to the large lawn in the center of Capitol Hill, you can always see the Washington Monument standing on the horizon. In addition to the museum tour, walking along Capitol Hill is also a look back at history.

Here, you can take the elevator directly to the top of the monument and see Washington through the observation window above. You need to make an appointment in advance to visit the summit, otherwise you will have to wait in line before dawn. Tickets start at 8:30. I think I gave up. The effect of viewing the monument from a distance is still spectacular.

The Washington Monument at dusk was bathed in a golden glow by the setting sun, like an ancient alien building that could burst through the sky at any moment.

🗼‌ The Washington Monument: A must-see landmark in D.C., this 169-meter white obelisk stands tall in the center of the National Mall. The monument features two levels, with contrasting colors due to construction interruptions. The top observation deck offers 360-degree views of Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. As a symbol of the American Founding Fathers' spirit, this spot offers a glimpse into the political wisdom of their rejection of monarchy and return of power to the people. It's recommended to book $1 tickets in advance on the official website, or grab limited tickets on the day of the visit. The monument is particularly stunning at sunset, with clouds framing the backdrop.

After leaving the Smithsonian, I continued walking west, measuring Washington, D.C. on foot. My next destination was the Washington Monument (exterior view). I circled it, but it was a shame I didn't make it up.

The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the founding father of the United States, George Washington. There is not a single word on the monument, reflecting that Washington's great achievements cannot be expressed in words. The monument is inlaid with 188 commemorative stones, one of which was donated by the Qing Dynasty government. This monument can be seen in almost every corner of the capital, Washington.

George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799), an outstanding American bourgeois politician, military strategist, and revolutionary, was a founding father, founding father, and first president of the United States.

He served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. In 1787, he presided over the Constitutional Convention, which drafted the current U.S. Constitution. In 1789, he was unanimously elected by the Electoral College (making him the first head of state to bear the title of "President"). He received unanimous Electoral College support in two subsequent elections and served as President until 1797. During his two terms in office, he established many policies and traditions that continue to this day. After his two terms, he voluntarily relinquished power and did not seek reelection.

Because of his crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States, Washington is revered as the "Father of the Nation" and the "Father of the United States." Scholars rank him alongside Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt as the greatest presidents in American history. George Washington was ranked second among the 100 most influential people in the United States by the prestigious American journal The Atlantic Monthly.

George Washington was born in 1732 at Wakefield Plantation in Virginia, the son of a wealthy plantation owner. His father, Augustine Washington, died when he was 11, leaving an inheritance to George Washington, his seven children, and his wife, Mary Ball Washington. As a child, Washington received an elementary school education. He was denied access to classical studies. Under his mother's strict guidance, he mastered land surveying, livestock husbandry, and other skills, learning to earn money through his own skills.

On June 15, 1776, Washington was unanimously elected Commander-in-Chief by the Second Continental Congress. Although not a pioneering advocate of independence, he was unanimously selected by the Second Continental Congress in June 1775 to lead the Continental Army and direct the American Revolutionary War. In addition to the support of John Adams and others, Washington's personal charisma, prestige, and personal qualities also played a significant role in his success.

A landmark in Washington, D.C., built in memory of U.S. President George Washington

It is currently under repair and is expected to open in late spring 2019.

The best place to take photos of the monument is at Lincoln Hall...

Heroes Monument, a common landmark in many movies

Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and a special administrative region directly under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress. It does not belong to any state of the United States.

If you take the elevator to the top of the monument, you can overlook Washington from different angles. On a clear day, you can see Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac River. There is also a memorial stone from the Qing Dynasty inside. If you come to DC during the cherry blossom season, you must visit the Washington Monument. It is said that you can see cherry blossoms that are comparable to those in Japan.

It is surrounded by a fence and can only be viewed from a distance.

The White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Cenotaph are located at the diagonal points of the four directions. There are many museums worth visiting nearby, so you can spend a whole day there.

In the past, tourists could take the elevator to the top and enjoy the view of the entire Special Administrative Region, which was shown in the movie "Spider-Man Homecoming", but the monument has not been open since 2016. I saw a notice on site that said it plans to reopen next spring.

As its name suggests, the Washington Monument, like the city itself, commemorates Washington, a prominent American bourgeois politician, military strategist, and revolutionary, one of the "Founding Fathers." Elected the first president of the United States in 1789 and re-elected in 1793, he voluntarily stepped down in 1797, thus establishing a precedent in American history for the peaceful transfer of power, rather than a lifelong presidency. Construction was completed in 1884 and officially opened in 1888. Standing approximately 169 meters tall and constructed of marble and granite, the monument is one of the tallest stone structures and tallest obelisks in the world. The monument is located south of the White House on the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C., facing the Capitol, another iconic landmark.

A familiar reader of history will know that Washington's ability to stand out during the founding period of the United States, when elites were emerging in large numbers, was related to his military prowess and moderate political habits.

I remember a joke I heard earlier: Qianlong and Washington died in the same year. Why does the former seem like a distant figure, while the latter seems so much closer to us? I think it's mainly because of their intellectual brilliance. The former was a repetition of thousands of years of feudal imperial rule. During the rapid development of the European Industrial Revolution in the early 19th century, the former simply managed an agricultural feudal state, complacently boasting about its so-called GDP ranking and lacking ambition. Professor Ai Dajin explained that this was simply due to its large population. If you add up the annual food consumption of each person, it would result in the world's highest GDP. Its industry was zero, unable to produce a single piece of steel. Meanwhile, the latter was the beginning of democratic and liberal thought. However, the emerging nation gradually caught up with the rapid development of the European Industrial Revolution and eventually became a world power.

Take a tourist photo, just visit here, that's all.

I really think this is a great place. I can slowly comprehend, feel, and communicate with others. I also want to introduce the example Washington has set for a smooth transition of power in the United States.

The obelisk is most beautiful when photographed from the direction of the Lincoln Memorial. This is undoubtedly the best place to photograph the obelisk.

You can climb to the top of the Washington Monument, but it is currently under repair and will likely reopen in the second half of 2018 or the first half of 2019.

According to the official website, the monument will be closed to the public until spring 2019 due to the ongoing modernization of its internal elevators to improve safety. (Admission is free, but reservations must be made in advance at the kiosk or online. A $1.50 handling fee will apply.)

There are two entrances to the monument, one on the left and one on the right. They are similar to the queuing guardrails at the Shanghai World Expo. Visitors must follow the designated lines along the guardrails to enter. There are benches on the circular plaza under the monument for visitors to rest. You can also overlook the White House from afar.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in front of the Washington Monument is the best place to take photos. Many tourists take photos here, and the photos are most beautiful at sunset.

The landmark of the US capital is the tallest building in Washington DC. Washington law also stipulates that no building may exceed the height of this monument.

The monument's exterior bears no inscription; Washington's immense contributions to the United States cannot be captured in words. The interior walls are inlaid with 188 commemorative stones donated by individuals, organizations, and nations worldwide, including a Chinese tablet with inscriptions taken from "A Brief Account of the World" by the late Qing scholar Xu Jishe. A verdant lawn frames this world's tallest stone structure. The monument, illuminated by the twilight, exudes even greater grandeur.

Worth visiting, very iconic building......

The Washington Monument is located in the center of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. To the east, you can see Capitol Hill, to the west, the World War II Memorial, and even further west, the Lincoln Memorial. The National Mall is the center of American politics, history, and culture.

The Washington Monument is a tall obelisk standing tall in a grassy plaza. While the monument's exterior is blank, its interior is inlaid with 188 commemorative stones donated by individuals, organizations, and individuals from around the world. One of these stones, in Chinese, features an excerpt from the section "North America" in Volume 9 of "A Brief Account of the World" by Xu Jiyu (1795-1873), a modern Chinese thinker, Qing Dynasty Jinshi, and Fujian Governor. He highly praised the historical contributions of Washington, a "great man," stating, "He entrusted public resources to public opinion, creating a situation unprecedented in history. How remarkable! Among Western figures, both ancient and modern, how could Washington not be considered the foremost?" The inscription on this stone states that it was "engraved by the Ningbo Prefecture of Zhejiang Province, Great Qing Dynasty; erected by Christian believers; signed by missionaries of the United States." The date of the inscription is 1853. This stone is located on the 10th floor of the monument (my memory may be incorrect, but it's approximately 10th floor).

To visit the Washington Monument, take the Blue or Orange Line to Smithsonian Station, then walk about 10 minutes. Admission to the monument is free, but you must first pick up a ticket at the Welcome Center. Tickets are distributed until they're available, so arrive early.

The center of Washington landmarks, including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the Lincoln Memorial.

February 13, 2018: As a landmark in Washington, D.C., its grandeur can be seen from almost every angle. Unfortunately, the monument is fenced off for maintenance, so I couldn't experience its beauty up close. This was a major regret on my trip to Washington.

Facing the Lincoln Memorial, it is very beautiful when the weather is clear!

Washington's landmark buildings, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II Cemetery are all on the same axis and can be reached on foot.

The Washington Monument, also known as the obelisk due to its shape, is a 169.3-meter-tall landmark in Washington, D.C. In 1899, the U.S. government declared that "no building in Washington, D.C., could exceed the height of the Washington Monument." The monument has been under renovation for the past two years, and visitors are not allowed to enter its hollow interior or take the elevator to the top. The only way to see it is to crane your head back, which is enough to break your neck!

You can see the obelisk in just over ten minutes' walk from the White House.

The Washington Monument, also known as the Obelisk, is magnificent and stunning!

At night, you can enjoy the beauty of the memorial from the Reflecting Pool/Lincoln Memorial

It's spectacular to see the American flags around.

The tallest building in DC. Construction was even halted once.

The Washington Monument is a landmark in Washington, towering over the National Mall, visible from everywhere. A circle of American flags surrounds the monument, and on our last day in Washington, we saw them flying at half-staff. I'm not sure why. Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the monument, offering panoramic views of Washington, Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac River. This was something I had been wanting to do for the next few days, but since tickets were first-come, first-served, my procrastination kept me from going.

This is a blank marble obelisk. Surrounded by an evergreen lawn, it has no decorations or explanations. Standing before it, one feels as if silence is more powerful than words.

Facing the White House across the park~ The monument doesn't have much of a feeling, but the surrounding environment feels really good...

The monument is very tall and can actually be seen from many attractions.

The Washington Monument, located in downtown Washington, was built to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington. It is aligned with the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. The inscriptionless marble obelisk stands 169.045 meters tall. Completed in 1885, it is the highest point in Washington (buildings in the city cannot exceed this elevation). Stairs and an elevator provide views of the city. The monument's western edge is surrounded by a lawn plaza, bordered by the Potomac River. It is a landmark in Washington.

There is a large green lawn and public WIFI.

A solemn and awe-inspiring place, one of Washington's landmark buildings

It was so hot today, sunny and hot, it was hard to walk, but the photos taken here are the best!

It's generally okay, but it's more beautiful at night than during the day. However, there will be red light flashing at night, which sometimes feels a bit weird.

The Washington Monument was under renovation when I went there, otherwise you could take the elevator to the top to see the cityscape of Washington.

Many people's impression of the Washington Monument comes from Forrest Gump, which inevitably brings back classic scenes. This is probably one of the most influential American films. The monument looks very different from the front and back, but both are awe-inspiring.

The Washington Monument is visible from the White House. After visiting the White House, you can walk past a large lawn. The Washington Monument, as the name suggests, commemorates Washington. This tall white tower is located exactly in the middle of the axis between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol.

The monument built in the style of an Egyptian obelisk is truly majestic and solemn.

The east, south, west and north sides of the monument each have their own unique features and scenery, each is breathtakingly beautiful!

The classics are all together. I didn't go over there because it was windy and rainy.

Classic scenes from American TV series~

I still have to go~

It's beautiful, so beautiful~ Walking in the Reflecting Pool with four old friends. It feels like America has become our territory😊

The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington. It is located in the center of Washington, on the axis of the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. It is a marble obelisk with a square shape, a base width of 22.4 meters and a height of 169.045 meters.

When I went there, the Washington Monument was under renovation. I could only see it from the outside. My first impression of this place came from the movie "Forrest Gump."

Such views of Washington, D.C. and the landmarks of the United States are rare!

It is what is commonly called an obelisk. It is very tall and you can see it, but it is also very large. The base is very wide.

Plan your trip carefully and allow ample time for your trip. The US is so large, I recommend spending at least three days in each city. Don't rush through it all; take the time to savor each city.

One of the must-see attractions in Washington.

Like China's Monument to the People's Heroes, it is a landmark building in Washington.

Standing at the entrance of the Lincoln Memorial, you can see the spectacular view of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument, which are connected to the Lincoln Memorial. The reflection of the Washington Monument can be vaguely seen in the pool.

At 8:15 in the morning, I arrived at the Washington Monument to queue up for sightseeing tickets. The locals said there were only a thousand tickets a day. I got the latest ticket at 4:00. In fact, you can go as long as the scenic area closes. The ticket only limits the number of tourists and has nothing to do with time.

It's impressive. I didn't climb to the top, but I took great photos from all angles of the square.

It's very beautiful, especially when the weather is clear. The clouds in the sky are reflected in the reflecting pool.

Admission to the obelisk is free and can be booked online or picked up at the Visitor Center. I booked our tickets in advance online, but since they were only paper tickets, they had to be mailed to my home, which required a small fee. Based on our personal experience, it's best to book your tickets online in advance, otherwise you'll have to queue up at the Visitor Center early in the morning to pick them up. There are eight viewing windows at the top of the obelisk, offering panoramic views of Washington. One floor below is a small museum with exhibits related to the obelisk's construction. As we finished our tour and were about to leave, the elevator attendant announced they were going to perform a magic trick. Just as we were wondering what the trick was, the rapidly descending elevator suddenly slowed down, and the glass doors on both sides suddenly lit up, revealing numerous memorial stones. Everyone gasped in amazement at the sudden spectacle. These memorial stones are arranged in an irregular pattern. It's said there are 188 of them, donated from all over the world. One of them is a stone donated by Xuanbo Prefecture in Zhejiang Province, inscribed with "A Brief Account of the World," a work by the late Qing scholar Xu Jiyu. However, although our elevator was moving very slowly, it was still descending, so we didn't have time to find this Chinese stone. The photo was taken at the museum just now. After passing the stone, the elevator began to descend rapidly again. This unexpected "magic trick" was truly amazing.

The scenery is really nice! I like the architecture here, the cultural and natural scenery nearby, everything is so harmonious here!

Visitors can climb to the top for free, but I heard that you have to get there at 8 o'clock in the evening or something, and it would be a long wait anyway, so I didn't go.

The weather was particularly good when we went there. The lives of the American people seemed to be much more comfortable than ours. We were in a hurry every day, including when I went out with my mother-in-law, she was always anxious and said hurry up or we would be out of time. I want to say that traveling is about walking, stopping, looking at the scenery, and letting go of the pressure in your heart. How wonderful!

If you look closely, you'll see that the top and bottom sections of the Washington Monument are slightly different colors. Construction was halted due to financial constraints, and then the Second Anglo-American War. After decades of delays, it became impossible to purchase the same building materials, so the monument had to make do with bricks and stones of similar colors.

The interior of the monument is hollow, and it is the tallest stone building in the world. Mills' original design was to have a colonnade of founding heroes surrounding the Washington Monument at the bottom, but after Colonel Casey of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was entrusted with redesigning the foundation and tower, he abandoned the idea of the colonnade and focused on the construction of the obelisk. He deepened the foundation and redesigned the main tower according to ancient Egyptian proportions.

The opening credits of "House of Cards" begin with a panoramic view of Washington, D.C. The obelisk in the distance is the Washington Monument, the tallest building in the District of Columbia. Built in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States, the monument stands at 169 meters. Due to height restrictions in Washington, D.C., most buildings are relatively low, leaving the sky vast and open. The opening credits of "House of Cards" feature numerous panoramic shots, many of which are captured from Rosslyn's perspective, looking across the river from Washington.

Anyone who has been to Egypt knows about obelisks. The Washington Monument is exactly like this structure. It is also the tallest building in Washington, D.C., and no building in the District of Columbia can exceed this height.

The Washington Monument was started in 1833 and stopped for 22 years due to the Civil War. It was restarted in 1876. The upper and lower sections are different colors.

The Washington Monument, a marble obelisk built to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington, began construction in 1833 and was completed on December 6, 1884. It resembles the Monument to the People's Heroes in Beijing, flanked only by a few large trees, making it seem rather lonely against the pristine blue sky. During this trip to the United States, except for snowy and rainy days, every clear day offered a pristine blue sky, truly allowing me to appreciate the beauty of the environment. The monument features 50 steps of iron stairs and a high-speed elevator that takes 70 seconds to the top. Visitors can gaze out through the small windows at the summit, overlooking Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac River.

You can get tickets for taking the high-speed elevator, but they are usually distributed in less than half a day.

This landmark building of Washington does not have a single letter on its entire body, as if telling people that Washington's life's great achievements are difficult to express in words.

The grass was actually covered in dog poop. I walked very carefully, trying to avoid these landmines at any time.

There is a circle of national flags under the monument

The Washington Monument was built to commemorate the first president. It looks quite close, but it is actually quite far away. There are many football teams on the grass in the middle. The appearance is generally good~~~

This monument was once damaged by an earthquake, and what we see now is the restored monument.

To reach the top of the monument, you need to queue up in advance to get a number. Queue up to get a number. Hehehe.

Further east are many museums.

The lawn behind the Washington Monument is very large. It is said that Christmas trees from each state are placed there every Christmas.

It's a very worthwhile attraction, a bit like the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. You have to climb N steps to see the statue of the president. Lincoln, a man who failed 50 times but still tried his best to fight for the 51st time. He is the only American president who did not rely on the financial support of aristocratic families and spared no effort to promote equality.

Located in the center of the Washington tourist area, you can climb to the top of the monument if you make an appointment in advance. Otherwise, you have to queue up to get a ticket very early in the morning at 7 or 8 o'clock. It is very close to the White House and is just a short walk from the Tidal Basin and the Capitol.