Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
Beijing, China
11 Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Bring the valid identity document used for the reservation and arrive for the booked time. Follow security screening and the hall’s current visitor rules. The hall is on the southern edge of Tiananmen Square. Public toilets are available around Tiananmen Square, including temporary toilets west of the National Museum of China; these are outside the Memorial Hall.
As of October 22, 2026, viewing is Tuesday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–noon, with holiday schedules announced separately. Reserve by real name 1–6 days ahead through the official WeChat account, mini program or People’s Daily site. Temporary square security closures are possible.
Consider April–May or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall at the south end of Tiananmen Square contains the preserved remains of Mao Zedong.
The memorial hall is a nationally managed commemorative site; its operator announced reopening after 2026 maintenance and controls timed entry.
History happened here at Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The memorial hall was completed and opened to the public on September 9, 1977, one year after Mao’s death.
It combines the viewing hall with rooms interpreting the careers of Mao and other Chinese Communist Party leaders. The hall reopened on September 1, 2026 after restoration.
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Memorial hall official page via People’s Daily, 2026 reopening, hours and booking: https://cpc.people.com.cn/BIG5/143527/143528/index.html
Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, hall location and collection: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/beijinginfo/culture/culturaltreasures/cityofmuseums/list/202604/t20260427_4616637.html
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/29114810