Central Radio & TV Tower, Television tower in Ganjiakou Subdistrict, Beijing, China.
Standing at a height of 405 meters, the Central Radio & TV Tower features multiple observation decks offering panoramic views across Beijing's metropolitan landscape.
The construction and opening of the tower in 1992 represented a major advancement in China's broadcasting infrastructure during the nation's period of rapid modernization.
The Central Radio & TV Tower represents China's technological progress, serving as a primary hub for television and radio transmission throughout the Beijing region.
Visitors can access the observation platforms through high-speed elevators, with the tower also housing several restaurants at different levels of the structure.
The tower holds annual stair climbing competitions where participants race up 1,484 steps to reach the observation deck at 238 meters above ground.
Location: Ganjiakou Subdistrict
Inception: 1992
Official opening: 1992
Architectural style: modern architecture
Height: 405 m
Website: http://ctvt.com.cn/english
GPS coordinates: 39.91809,116.30041
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:55
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