Pangu Plaza, Luxury hotel in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.
The complex consists of five buildings with white granite facades rising 192 meters (630 feet) with 39 above-ground floors, featuring curved forms resembling a dragon.
The property opened in 2008 for the Beijing Olympics near the National Stadium and Water Cube, representing a significant development in the Olympic district.
The building integrates the mythological figure Pangu from Chinese tradition through its dragon-shaped architecture designed by Taiwanese architect Li Zuyuan, drawing on ancient creation myths.
The hotel section provides 234 guest rooms, including 140 suites with Italian marble floors, French restaurants, and Japanese dining establishments for various culinary preferences.
The hotel section features a 600-meter (1,970-foot) corridor, making it the longest hotel corridor in Asia and presenting particular logistical challenges for staff.
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