Nanjing Great Hall of the People, Assembly hall and theatre in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, China

Nanjing Great Hall of the People is a four-story reinforced-concrete building at 264 Changjiang Road, completed in 1936 to a design by architect Xi Fuquan. Its pale grey stone-clad facade has a stepped parapet, large metal characters reading 人民大會堂, three tall window bays with reddish-brown fretwork grids, and three sets of red double doors under a projecting canopy. Inside are more than 3,400 seats.

The original structure was built in 1936 as the National Great Hall during Nanjing's period as the capital. It received its current name and function after 1949, becoming the central assembly building for the new government.

The building combines traditional Chinese design patterns in its decorations with modern architectural elements from the mid-20th century. This mix appears throughout the doors, windows, and hallways, where classical forms meet contemporary lines.

Access is mainly through the front entrance, and visitors should expect security checks. Wear comfortable shoes since the building has multiple floors and long hallways that take time to explore.

The art gallery next door, now the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum, was planned together with the hall: H. H. Kung and four others proposed that the assembly hall double as a national theatre and music hall, and the two buildings were designed in matching style. They stand opposite each other, not connected.