Xinhuamen, or the Gate of New China, is the main entrance of Zhongnanhai, the secretive compound that houses the leadership of both the Communist Party and the central government of China. Just west of Tiananmen Square, Xinhuamen is not a place that attracts a lot of attention. The gate itself was converted from a building when the compound needed an easy access to the Chang’an Avenue outside of its red wall on the south.
The gate is decorated by two giant sloans on each side. The one on the left says “Long Live the Great Chinese Communist Party!” and the other says “Long Live the Victorious Mao Zedong Thought!” The front door of the gate is always open with a pair of soldiers standing guard all the time. Padestrans are always advice to keep their distance.
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