Century Lotus Stadium, Sports stadium in Foshan, China
Century Lotus Stadium is a sports facility in Foshan with a grass playing field and covered seating for approximately 36,000 spectators. The structure was designed by German architects and accommodates football matches, track and field events, and other athletic competitions.
Built for the 12th Guangdong Provincial Games, the complex's design competition was won in October 2003 by GMP Architects' lotus scheme. The foundation stone was laid on 22 March 2004, work began on 25 June 2004, and the stadium's main structure topped out in November 2005. The centre opened to the public on 1 October 2006.
The stadium's roof is formed as a white lotus with 40 petals, 310 metres across, the winning design by GMP architects chosen in October 2003. Its opening gala on 8 October 2006 was a "Night of Sea and Sky" celebration with a Hong Kong celebrity football match. Concerts followed, including Eason Chan's DUO World Tour on 30 September 2012.
The venue is easily accessible through the Guangfo Shijilian transit station, which connects multiple transport lines throughout the city. Visitors should arrive early during major events to navigate crowds and find parking conveniently.
The stadium's roof is a cable-membrane structure 310 metres across, carried by a steel frame shaped as 40 white petals. Concerts by Eason Chan (30 September 2012) and Joker Xue (26 August 2018) were held under it.
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