Central Radio & TV Tower, Television tower in Ganjiakou Subdistrict, Beijing, China.
The Central Radio & TV Tower is a modern structure standing 405 meters tall with multiple observation decks offering views across Beijing's urban landscape. The building also contains several restaurants positioned at different levels throughout the structure.
Designed by the former Ministry of Radio, Film and Television's design institute, the tower's main structure was finished in 1990 and it began broadcasting on 30 September 1992. Public sightseeing opened in October 1994, and the project passed final inspection in October 1997. A concrete-pouring slip shifted the formwork, leaving a slight bulge about 150 m up on the north side of the shaft.
The tower has become a familiar landmark for Beijing residents over its decades of operation. Its role in broadcasting shapes how people across the region receive radio and television signals.
High-speed elevators transport visitors to the observation platforms where you can spend time taking in the views. Restaurants located at different levels allow you to eat and drink during your visit.
Annual stair climbing competitions bring participants who race up 1,484 steps to reach an observation point. The event attracts people seeking the physical challenge and the unique experience of ascending the entire structure from within.
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