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20 Amazing places in china
China Breath Taking Buildings
20 Amazing places in china
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Great Wall of China (Beijing)** Stretching over **13,000 miles**, this ancient marvel symbolizes China’s history and engineering prowess. Visit the **less-crowded Mutianyu** section for stunning views or **Jinshanling** for hiking. Sunrise/sunset t...
Beijing Great Wall of China, Tour Tips on Transportation
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Hunan)** The **"Avatar Mountains"** feature **1,000+ quartzite pillars** shrouded in mist. Walk the **Glass Bridge** (1,400 ft high) or take the **Bailong Elevator** for panoramic vistas.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
Guilin & Yangshuo (Guangxi)** Karst peaks and the **Li River** create a **Chinese ink-painting landscape**. Bamboo rafting, cycling through rice fields, and the **Impression Sanjie Liu** light show are highlights.
Yangshuo Travel Guide 2025
Jiuzhaigou Valley (Sichuan)** A UNESCO site with **turquoise lakes**, waterfalls, and Tibetan culture. **Nuorilang Falls** and **Five-Color Pond** glow vividly in autumn.
Jiuzhai Valley National Park is home to nine Tibetan villages - Jiuzhai Valley ...
The Terracotta Army (Xi’an)** An **archaeological marvel** with thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding China’s first emperor .
What You Need to Know About China's Terra-Cotta Warriors and the First Qin ...
Huangshan (Yellow Mountains, Anhui)** Renowned for its **"four natural wonders"**: peculiar pines, seas of clouds, hot springs, and granite peaks .
Mount Huangshan
The Bund & Shanghai Skyline (Shanghai)** A blend of **colonial-era architecture** and futuristic skyscrapers like the **Oriental Pearl Tower** .
The Bund, Shanghai's Iconic Waterfront Landmark April 2025
Lijiang Ancient Town (Yunnan)** A UNESCO-listed **old town** with cobblestone streets, Naxi culture, and views of **Jade Dragon Snow Mountain** .
Old Town of Lijiang
Potala Palace (Lhasa, Tibet)** The **iconic spiritual heart** of Tibetan Buddhism, perched atop a hill with golden roofs .
Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
West Lake (Hangzhou)** A **poetic paradise** with pagodas, gardens, and boat rides, praised by Marco Polo as "the finest city in the world" .
West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
Chengdu Panda Base (Sichuan)** The best place to see **giant pandas** up close and learn about conservation efforts .
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Fenghuang Ancient Town (Hunan)** A **picturesque riverside town** with wooden stilt houses and lantern-lit nights .
Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town – Charming Town in Dreams
Longji Rice Terraces (Guangxi)** Stunning **emerald-green terraces** carved into mountains, best visited from May to October .
Longji Rice Terraces (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
Yangtze River & Three Gorges (Chongqing/Hubei)** A **scenic cruise** through dramatic gorges, including the **Three Gorges Dam** .
Three Gorges - biggest attraction of Yangtze cruise
Dunhuang (Gansu)** The **Silk Road’s Mogao Caves** house 1,000 years of Buddhist art. Nearby, **Crescent Lake** sits amid the Singing Sand Dunes.
Mogao Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Daocheng Yading (Sichuan)** **"Earth’s last pure land"** has **sacred peaks (Chenrezig, Jampelyang)** and alpine lakes like **Pearl Shoal**.
Daocheng Yading Travel Guide - Sichuan
Wuyuan (Jiangxi)** **Rapeseed flower seas** blanket villages like **Jiangling** in spring. Autumn brings fiery maple forests.
Wuyuan Travel Guide, Attractions, Hotel, How to Get
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Yunnan)** Hike one of the **deepest gorges on Earth** (12,000 ft), with roaring Yangtze rapids and cliffside trails.
Tiger Leaping Gorge: A wonderful trek in the Yunnan Province
Harbin Ice Festival (Heilongjiang)** **Ice castles, illuminated sculptures, and subzero fun** (try ice slides!). Opens **December–February**.
Harbin Ice Festival 2026, Harbin Tours and Ski Holiday Packages
Xiamen & Gulangyu Island (Fujian)** A **pedestrian-only island** with colonial villas, piano museums, and quiet beaches. Don’t miss **Shuzhuang Garden**.
Gulangyu Island (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
China Breath Taking Buildings
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Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦)** **Location:** Shanghai **Height:** 632m (2,073 ft) | **Floors:** 128 **Architect:** Gensler (Marshall Strabala) **Completed:** 2015
**Design & Engineering:** The Shanghai Tower is the **world’s second-tallest building** (after Burj Khalifa) and a marvel of sustainable engineering. Its **twisting, asymmetrical glass façade** reduces wind loads by 24%, critical for typhoon...
**Interior Highlights:** - Houses the **world’s fastest elevators** (20.5 m/s by Mitsubishi). - Features **9 vertical sky gardens** (every 12–15 floors) with air purification. - **Observation deck** (Floor 118) offers 360° views of the Hua...
**Cultural Significance:** Symbolizes China’s **economic rise** and Shanghai’s global financial hub status. Its spiral form draws from **traditional Chinese pagodas** and the *yin-yang* philosophy of balance.
**Design & Engineering:** The Shanghai Tower is the **world’s second-tallest building** (after Burj Khalifa) and a marvel of sustainable engineering. Its **twisting, asymmetrical glass façade** reduces wind loads by 24%, critical for typhoon...
**Interior Highlights:** - Houses the **world’s fastest elevators** (20.5 m/s by Mitsubishi). - Features **9 vertical sky gardens** (every 12–15 floors) with air purification. - **Observation deck** (Floor 118) offers 360° views of the Hua...
**Cultural Significance:** Symbolizes China’s **economic rise** and Shanghai’s global financial hub status. Its spiral form draws from **traditional Chinese pagodas** and the *yin-yang* philosophy of balance.
Shanghai Tower: Height And Sustainability Facts
CCTV Headquarters (中央电视台总部大楼) – "The Giant Pants"** **Location:** Beijing **Architect:** OMA (Rem Koolhaas) **Completed:** 2012
**Design & Controversy:** This **54-floor, 234m-tall loop** defies conventional skyscraper design. Two leaning towers connect via a **cantilevered L-shaped overhang**, forming a dramatic geometric puzzle. The structure required **reinforced ...
**Why "Big Pants"?** Locals nicknamed it for its resemblance to **trousers hung upside-down**. It’s a **love-it-or-hate-it icon** of modern Beijing.
**Functionality:** Home to China’s state broadcaster, CCTV. The design fosters **collaboration**—offices, studios, and newsrooms are interlinked via ramps.
**Awards:** - 2013 Emporis Skyscraper Award for **bold innovation**.
**Design & Controversy:** This **54-floor, 234m-tall loop** defies conventional skyscraper design. Two leaning towers connect via a **cantilevered L-shaped overhang**, forming a dramatic geometric puzzle. The structure required **reinforced ...
**Why "Big Pants"?** Locals nicknamed it for its resemblance to **trousers hung upside-down**. It’s a **love-it-or-hate-it icon** of modern Beijing.
**Functionality:** Home to China’s state broadcaster, CCTV. The design fosters **collaboration**—offices, studios, and newsrooms are interlinked via ramps.
**Awards:** - 2013 Emporis Skyscraper Award for **bold innovation**.
CCTV – Headquarters
Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院)** **Location:** Guangzhou **Architect:** Zaha Hadid **Completed:** 2010
**Design Inspiration:** Resembles **two eroded pebbles** on the Pearl Riverbank. Hadid’s **neo-futurist style** blends fluid curves with sharp angles, using **10,000+ granite panels**.
**Acoustics & Interiors:** - Main hall seats **1,800** with **no columns** for unobstructed views. - **Titanium-and-glass exterior** reflects the city’s skyline.
**Cultural Impact:** A **symbol of Guangzhou’s arts revival**, hosting global opera and ballet. Critics praise its **"zero gravity" aesthetic**.
**Design Inspiration:** Resembles **two eroded pebbles** on the Pearl Riverbank. Hadid’s **neo-futurist style** blends fluid curves with sharp angles, using **10,000+ granite panels**.
**Acoustics & Interiors:** - Main hall seats **1,800** with **no columns** for unobstructed views. - **Titanium-and-glass exterior** reflects the city’s skyline.
**Cultural Impact:** A **symbol of Guangzhou’s arts revival**, hosting global opera and ballet. Critics praise its **"zero gravity" aesthetic**.
Guangzhou Opera House
The Bird’s Nest (Beijing National Stadium – 北京国家体育场)** **Location:** Beijing **Architect:** Herzog & de Meuron + Ai Weiwei **Completed:** 2008
**Olympic Legacy:** Built for the **2008 Summer Olympics**, its **woven steel frame** (42,000 tons) mimics a bird’s nest—symbolizing **Chinese craftsmanship**.
**Engineering Feats:** - **Retractable roof** (removed post-Olympics for cost savings). - **110,000 capacity** (now reduced for concerts/sports).
**Post-Olympics Use:** Hosts winter **snow festivals** and football matches. At night, **LED lights** make it glow red.
**Olympic Legacy:** Built for the **2008 Summer Olympics**, its **woven steel frame** (42,000 tons) mimics a bird’s nest—symbolizing **Chinese craftsmanship**.
**Engineering Feats:** - **Retractable roof** (removed post-Olympics for cost savings). - **110,000 capacity** (now reduced for concerts/sports).
**Post-Olympics Use:** Hosts winter **snow festivals** and football matches. At night, **LED lights** make it glow red.
National Stadium, Beijing - Herzog & de Meuron
The Great Mosque of Xi’an (西安大清真寺)** **Location:** Xi’an **Era:** Tang Dynasty (742 AD)
**Architectural Fusion:** One of China’s **oldest mosques**, blending **Islamic prayer halls** with **Chinese courtyards and pagodas**. No domes—instead, **glazed-tile roofs** and **wooden archways**.
**Key Features:** - **Four courtyards** with steles and gardens. - **Phoenix Pavilion** (symbolizing harmony).
**Significance:** A testament to the **Silk Road’s cultural exchange**. Still active for Xi’an’s Hui Muslim community.
**Architectural Fusion:** One of China’s **oldest mosques**, blending **Islamic prayer halls** with **Chinese courtyards and pagodas**. No domes—instead, **glazed-tile roofs** and **wooden archways**.
**Key Features:** - **Four courtyards** with steles and gardens. - **Phoenix Pavilion** (symbolizing harmony).
**Significance:** A testament to the **Silk Road’s cultural exchange**. Still active for Xi’an’s Hui Muslim community.
Xi'an Mosque
Ping An Finance Centre (平安金融中心)** **Location:** Shenzhen **Height:** 599m | **Floors:** 115 **Architect:** Kohn Pedersen Fox **Completed:** 2017
**Design:** **Tapered spire** with **8 steel "wings"** for stability. Facade uses **double-glazed glass** to reduce heat.
**Records:** - **Highest observation deck** in China (Free Sky on Floor 116). - **World’s heaviest damper** (1,000-ton tuned mass damper).
**Role:** Anchors Shenzhen’s **futuristic skyline**, housing offices and a luxury hotel
**Design:** **Tapered spire** with **8 steel "wings"** for stability. Facade uses **double-glazed glass** to reduce heat.
**Records:** - **Highest observation deck** in China (Free Sky on Floor 116). - **World’s heaviest damper** (1,000-ton tuned mass damper).
**Role:** Anchors Shenzhen’s **futuristic skyline**, housing offices and a luxury hotel
Ping An Finance Centre
Harbin Opera House (哈尔滨大剧院)** **Location:** Harbin **Architect:** MAD (Ma Yansong) **Completed:** 2015
**Winter Wonderland Design:** **Snow-dune-inspired curves** with **aluminum panels** that shimmer like ice. Built to withstand **-30°C winters**.
**Interiors:** - **1,600-seat theater** with **white birch wood walls**. - **Rooftop plaza** doubles as a public park.
**Awards:** - 2016 Architizer A+ Award for **cultural architecture**.
**Winter Wonderland Design:** **Snow-dune-inspired curves** with **aluminum panels** that shimmer like ice. Built to withstand **-30°C winters**.
**Interiors:** - **1,600-seat theater** with **white birch wood walls**. - **Rooftop plaza** doubles as a public park.
**Awards:** - 2016 Architizer A+ Award for **cultural architecture**.
Harbin Opera House / MAD Architects
The Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center – 北京国家游泳中心)** **Location:** Beijing **Architect:** PTW + CSCEC **Completed:** 2008
**Olympic Innovation:** **ETFE bubble cladding** (a first in China) mimics **water molecules**. Self-cleaning and **energy-efficient** (30% solar gain reduction).
**Legacy:** Converted into **Asia’s largest waterpark** (Happy Magic Water Cube).
**Olympic Innovation:** **ETFE bubble cladding** (a first in China) mimics **water molecules**. Self-cleaning and **energy-efficient** (30% solar gain reduction).
**Legacy:** Converted into **Asia’s largest waterpark** (Happy Magic Water Cube).
The National Aquatics Center - China.org.cn
The Temple of Heaven (天坛)** **Location:** Beijing **Era:** Ming Dynasty (1420)
**Sacred Geometry:** **Circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests** (38m tall) built **without nails**. The **triple-eaved roof** represents **Heaven, Earth, and Man**.
**Acoustic Marvel:** The **Echo Wall** reflects whispers across 65m due to precise brickwork.
**UNESCO Status:** A **masterpiece of ritual architecture**.
**Sacred Geometry:** **Circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests** (38m tall) built **without nails**. The **triple-eaved roof** represents **Heaven, Earth, and Man**.
**Acoustic Marvel:** The **Echo Wall** reflects whispers across 65m due to precise brickwork.
**UNESCO Status:** A **masterpiece of ritual architecture**.
Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
The Bund Finance Center (外滩金融中心)** **Location:** Shanghai **Architect:** Foster + Partners **Completed:** 2017
**Retractable Roof:** **"Silk Veil" canopy** opens for events. Houses **art galleries, hotels, and retail**.
**Heritage Blend:** Adjacent to **colonial-era Bund buildings**, symbolizing **old-meets-new Shanghai**.
**Retractable Roof:** **"Silk Veil" canopy** opens for events. Houses **art galleries, hotels, and retail**.
**Heritage Blend:** Adjacent to **colonial-era Bund buildings**, symbolizing **old-meets-new Shanghai**.
The Bund Finance Center
Galaxy SOHO (银河SOHO)** **Location:** Beijing **Architect:** Zaha Hadid **Completed:** 2012
**Design Philosophy:** Galaxy SOHO is a **masterpiece of fluid architecture**, featuring four domed structures connected by bridges. The **lack of sharp corners** creates a sense of continuous movement, embodying Hadid’s signature **neo-futurist...
**Functional Spaces:** - **350,000 sqm** of office, retail, and entertainment spaces. - **Open-plan interiors** with curved walls and **natural light optimization**. - **Rooftop gardens** with panoramic Beijing views.
**Controversy & Impact:** Critics argue its **modernist design clashes** with Beijing’s traditional hutongs (alleys). However, it’s a **landmark of 21st-century urban development**, symbolizing China’s embrace of avant-garde architecture.
**Design Philosophy:** Galaxy SOHO is a **masterpiece of fluid architecture**, featuring four domed structures connected by bridges. The **lack of sharp corners** creates a sense of continuous movement, embodying Hadid’s signature **neo-futurist...
**Functional Spaces:** - **350,000 sqm** of office, retail, and entertainment spaces. - **Open-plan interiors** with curved walls and **natural light optimization**. - **Rooftop gardens** with panoramic Beijing views.
**Controversy & Impact:** Critics argue its **modernist design clashes** with Beijing’s traditional hutongs (alleys). However, it’s a **landmark of 21st-century urban development**, symbolizing China’s embrace of avant-garde architecture.
Galaxy SOHO
Nanjing Zifeng Tower (紫峰大厦)** **Location:** Nanjing **Height:** 450m (1,476 ft) | **Floors:** 89 **Architect:** SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) **Completed:** 2010
**Design & Symbolism:** The **green-glass-clad skyscraper** tapers like a **traditional Chinese pagoda**, with a **spire inspired by dragons** (a nod to Nanjing’s imperial history). Its **triangular shape** reduces wind resistance.
**Key Features:** - **Observation deck** (Floor 72) with views of the Yangtze River. - **Mixed-use:** Offices, luxury hotel (InterContinental), and retail. - **LED lighting system** that changes color for festivals.
**Sustainability:** - **Double-glazed glass** reduces energy consumption by 20%. - **China’s first skyscraper** to achieve LEED Gold certification.
**Design & Symbolism:** The **green-glass-clad skyscraper** tapers like a **traditional Chinese pagoda**, with a **spire inspired by dragons** (a nod to Nanjing’s imperial history). Its **triangular shape** reduces wind resistance.
**Key Features:** - **Observation deck** (Floor 72) with views of the Yangtze River. - **Mixed-use:** Offices, luxury hotel (InterContinental), and retail. - **LED lighting system** that changes color for festivals.
**Sustainability:** - **Double-glazed glass** reduces energy consumption by 20%. - **China’s first skyscraper** to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Zifeng Tower
InterContinental Wonderland (长白山万达威斯汀度假酒店)** **Location:** Changbai Mountains, Jilin **Architect:** N/A (Developed by Dalian Wanda Group) **Completed:** 2012
**Alpine Fairy Tale Design:** Nestled in a **pristine forest**, the resort resembles a **European castle** with **Chinese mountain aesthetics**. Its **sloped roofs** prevent snow buildup, while **wood-and-stone exteriors** blend into the landsca...
**Unique Offerings:** - **Ski-in/ski-out access** to Asia’s **premier ski resort**. - **Hot springs** with mountain views. - **Glass-walled lobbies** for immersive nature experiences.
**Cultural Context:** Part of a **luxury eco-tourism push** in Northeast China, combining **adventure sports** with **five-star comfort**.
**Alpine Fairy Tale Design:** Nestled in a **pristine forest**, the resort resembles a **European castle** with **Chinese mountain aesthetics**. Its **sloped roofs** prevent snow buildup, while **wood-and-stone exteriors** blend into the landsca...
**Unique Offerings:** - **Ski-in/ski-out access** to Asia’s **premier ski resort**. - **Hot springs** with mountain views. - **Glass-walled lobbies** for immersive nature experiences.
**Cultural Context:** Part of a **luxury eco-tourism push** in Northeast China, combining **adventure sports** with **five-star comfort**.
Luxury Hotel in Songjiang | InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base (深圳湾超级总部基地)** **Location:** Shenzhen **Status:** Under construction (2025–2030) **Master Plan:** SOM, Foster + Partners, and others
**Vision:** A **"city within a city"** for tech giants (Tencent, Huawei) with **AI-integrated smart buildings**. The **carbon-neutral** design includes: - **Underground traffic networks** to reduce congestion. - **Vertical gardens** and so...
**Architectural Highlights:** - **Twisting "Cyclone Tower"** by Zaha Hadid Architects. - **600m "Shenzhen Twin Towers"** (potential new record-holder).
**Economic Role:** Aims to solidify Shenzhen as **China’s Silicon Valley**, rivaling Silicon Valley and Dubai’s Internet City.
**Vision:** A **"city within a city"** for tech giants (Tencent, Huawei) with **AI-integrated smart buildings**. The **carbon-neutral** design includes: - **Underground traffic networks** to reduce congestion. - **Vertical gardens** and so...
**Architectural Highlights:** - **Twisting "Cyclone Tower"** by Zaha Hadid Architects. - **600m "Shenzhen Twin Towers"** (potential new record-holder).
**Economic Role:** Aims to solidify Shenzhen as **China’s Silicon Valley**, rivaling Silicon Valley and Dubai’s Internet City.
Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base
Phoenix International Media Center (凤凰国际传媒中心)** **Location:** Beijing **Architect:** BIAD (Beijing Institute of Architectural Design) **Completed:** 2013
**Otherworldly Design:** The **steel lattice structure** (18,000 tons) forms a **continuous loop**, resembling a **"space nebula"**. Its **double-curved glass façade** required **3D modeling breakthroughs**.
**Functionality:** - **Media studios**, offices, and public exhibition spaces. - **Skybridges** link sections without columns. - **Self-shading windows** cut cooling costs by 30%.
**Symbolism:** Represents the **Phoenix TV network’s global reach**, with its **infinity-like form** symbolizing **eternal innovation**.
**Otherworldly Design:** The **steel lattice structure** (18,000 tons) forms a **continuous loop**, resembling a **"space nebula"**. Its **double-curved glass façade** required **3D modeling breakthroughs**.
**Functionality:** - **Media studios**, offices, and public exhibition spaces. - **Skybridges** link sections without columns. - **Self-shading windows** cut cooling costs by 30%.
**Symbolism:** Represents the **Phoenix TV network’s global reach**, with its **infinity-like form** symbolizing **eternal innovation**.
In Progress: Phoenix International Media Center / BIAD UFo