Tiananmen Square Beijing

One of the most famous attractions to visitors of Beijing is Tiananmen Square. This landmark first rose to infamy as the site of several historical events, most notably the student protests in 1989 that ended in violence that was broadcast around the world. Perhaps fitting for a democratic protest, the site was also host to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Obviously, the site is of extreme cultural significance and is of great value to those visitors who are interested in getting to know a little bit of history.