Monument to the People's Heroes
The Monument to the People's Heroes is a 38-meter tall obelisk and national monument in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. It is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 30 °C to 32 °C, though July is the wettest month with about 173 mm of rain. The coolest period is from December to February, with lows reaching as low as -9 °C in January.
The monument is located 1 km from the capital, Beijing. It is close to Tiananmen Square and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, both 0.2 km away. The National Museum of China is 0.3 km away, while the Great Hall of the People and the Beijing Central Axis are 0.4 km away. Beijing Capital International Airport is 26 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -2 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 38 | 78 | 173 | 146 | 51 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
