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Text B     Beijing
        The square, which can accommodate 5,000,000 people, is flanked by the Great Hall of the People to the west, the Museum of the Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution to the east, with the ancient Tian’anmen Gate to the north. Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall is in the south part of the square.
      During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the square was only one-quarter of its present size, and was enclosed by a red wall. The only common people allowed to enter the enclosure were those being dragged in to be executed. 
      After the 1911 revolution that toppled the Qing Dynasty, the wall gates were demolished to let in common people, and the square has since been the scene of many historic demonstrations.
      The square was expanded to its present size after the founding of the People’s Republic. During festivities or political gatherings, the square is alive with people, red flags, lights and music.
      Beijing not only ranks high among the tourist destinations in the world, but also becomes the capital of Chinese cuisine. It is well known that Chinese cuisine is the oldest in tradition and stands first on the list among the world best, with many world-renowned restaurants.
   
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