Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

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• Jayson Ferrero

  06 December 2017

  Place is open from 8am-12pm. Rumored to have the ex chairman's body as wax figure rather than the real body.

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• Chris Scriva

  06 October 2017

  For Curiosities only. Impressive structure. Go for a visit. Like all things in China, go early! Early as in 15 to 20 minutes prior to opening Early.
  
  Make sure you visit this place carrying the lightest load possible. Otherwise you'll have to check your backpack in somewhere.
  
  They will not let you take photos inside and will keep the line moving.
  
  Try not to be alarmed if people start weeping when they see Mao.
  
  Photos are from the entrance and exit.

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• Miros Siemieniuk

  17 April 2017

  Huuuge building, maybe not so beautiful but it epitomizes power of China and its leader(s).

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• Dorian Kraševec Miljas

  30 November 2016

  Free admittance and an interesting building, for anyone interested in the modern China history, this is a place that they'll want to visit. Vide variety of Mao souvenirs after the exit. Keep in mind it is usually open only in the morning.

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• Jeremy Khor

  19 November 2016

  Even bags are not allowed inside and Mao's body looks like a fake one.

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• Joshua Li

  12 November 2016

  "1 star, political history motivated and long lines to see a dead body" for here would be like saying "1 star, boring history motivated and long lines to see a statue" for the lincoln memorial. I liked it.

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• Marco Reyes

  09 July 2016

  This is a very important location for the PRC, it is equivalent to seeing such monuments in the US as The Lincoln Memorial. Remember that China's history surpasses that of the US by centuries. As so many other reviews before me posted, tough security requirements and crowded. Once you are here you are on government land, so entry and exits are maned by guards. The Monument itself is stunning. Definitely something I will take with me.

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• Paulo Dutra

  23 April 2016

  Located within Tiananmen Square. For tourist, the Mausoleum is a curiosity; for locals, its a respectful homage. You need to follow all the guidelines to enter. No bags, no hats, no earphones, no photos. This is all enforced, and you feel how important Mao is to the people. The lines move quickly. There's no standing still since the guards move you along. You probably pass through viewing area within 2-3 minutes.

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