Great Hall of the People, Government building at Tiananmen Square, China.
The Great Hall of the People spans 171,800 square meters with a central auditorium housing 10,000 seats and multiple meeting chambers throughout the structure.
Built in 1959 by architect Zhang Bo, this edifice marked the establishment of a permanent venue for the National People's Congress of China.
The interior combines traditional Chinese design elements with modern architectural features, including provincial halls named after different regions of China.
The building functions as the primary legislative center, hosting annual parliamentary sessions in March and diplomatic meetings throughout the year.
The main auditorium contains a massive ceiling adorned with a central red star and thousands of lights arranged in concentric patterns.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1959
Architects: Zhang Bo
Official opening: September 1959
GPS coordinates: 39.90333,116.38750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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