Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jinian Tang) Tours and Tickets

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Visiting the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is free, but access is controlled through a WeChat reservation system with no English version available. Most travelers visit as part of guided walking tours of Tiananmen Square, which typically start at about US$25. Full-day tours that include the Hall, the Forbidden City and other Beijing highlights start at around US$90, while private tours start at around US$100. Tours usually handle reservation logistics.

Yes, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is worth visiting—it offers the chance to see Mao Zedong's embalmed body on public display in the heart of Tiananmen Square. Visitors can file past Mao lying in a crystal cabinet draped with the national flag of China. For insight into the memorial, book a guided Tiananmen Square tour that pairs it with other landmarks, like the Gate of Heavenly Peace or the National Museum of China. A guided tour through the historic city is a great way to see key landmarks and hear fascinating stories from local experts.

Per one customer who booked the Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong by Public Transportation, "Lisa, our guide arrived promptly, spoke excellent English, and paced the day well for us, a family of 7 including 2 young children. She explained everything that we were doing/seeing and was very patient, pleasant, and helpful. We rode buses, pedicabs, and the subway and had a wonderful experience!"

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jinian Tang) is where the former Chinese leader Chairman Mao’s body lies. It’s the focal point of Tiananmen Square, so visitors to the area can’t miss it. It was built in 1977 after Mao’s death and is open to the public for viewing.

You can visit Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in the mornings and afternoons, usually from 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm. The hall typically is closed Mondays and Fridays and on some national holidays. Arrive early in the day to procure one of the limited, free tickets allowed each day.

No, there isn’t a fee to enter Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jinian Tang), but visitors still must get a ticket before they enter. There are a set amount of tickets issued each day, so there’s a chance you might not get to visit on the day you plan.

Both private and group tours include the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing day tours, which often go to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Some tours add the Great Wall or a rickshaw tour of Beijing’s famous alleys (hutongs).

It’s not difficult to get to Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jinian Tang). It’s located in the heart of the famous Tiananmen Square, easily accessible by subway. Line 1 takes you to Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West stations. Or, you can head to Qianmen station on Line 2.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Beijing:

• Mutianyu Great Wall

• Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

• Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)

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