Famous Modern Chinese Buildings

Great Hall of the People?

The Great Hall of the People is located at the West Chang'an Road and the western edge of Tiananmen Square, Beijing, and is used for legislative and ceremonial activities by the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. It also works as the office of National People's Congress and its standing committee.? It was built in 10 months by volunteers in 1958 and 1959. With floor space of more than 170,000 square meters it has 300 meeting halls, lounges and office rooms. The National People's Congress meets at the 10,000-seat auditorium annually and its Standing Committee meets in another room.

Beijing Capital International Airport

The newly extension to the airport was started in March, 2006 and is due to finished in 2008. At that time, the new Beijing Airport can handle up to 60 million people in one year and become the National Gate of new Beijing.

Main Stadium for Beijing Olympic Games

This large open-air stadium is a best stage for making architectural wonders. The Bird Nest scheme is based on returning to nature and inspire human's nature.

Shanghai World Finance Center

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, an expert in structure from New York, spent two and a half years to design Shanghai World Finance Center. This tower will reach a new world record of 429 meters when completed.