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Guide Location: China » Beijing
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.4 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.4 km
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Author: nataly
Beijing is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a great history of more than 2000 years. The majority of buildings in the city preserve that history, though you will notice a fast rising number of modern buildings emerging with impressive design, size and shape. Check out the famous modern architecture of Beijing in the next self-guided tour:
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Jing Guang Center
Jing Guang Center is a beautiful modern building erected in 1990 and was the tallest building in China until 1996. The 53-story building measures 208 meters high and is in the Beijing CBD.
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2) CCTV Headquarters
CCTV is the headquarters of China Central Television in the Beijing Business District. The building has a unique and challenging design that stems from a deconstructivist style. With 54 floors, the building’s highest point reaches 234 meters.
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3) China World Trade Center Tower III
China World Trade Center Tower III is the tallest building in Beijing and is also found in Beijing CBD. The 74 story building stands 330 meters high and was completed in early 2009. It is mainly used for office and hotel space and features a grand ballroom, restaurant and observation deck.
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4) China World Trade Center II
China World Trade Center Tower 2 can be found in the Beijing Central Business District, or Beijing CBD as it is known to locals. The tower was constructed in 1999, stands 155.1 meters high and hosts a great number of offices.
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5) Yintai Office Tower
The city's Yintai Office Tower, or Yintai Office Centre, is located in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District. It is yet another 3-tower complex, the central tower standing the tallest at 250 meters high. The two outside towers stand at a height of almost 186 meters each. This Beijing landmark was designed by the famous architect John Portman.
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6) China World Trade Center
Like towers 2 and 3, the China World Trade Center is situated in the Beijing Central Business District. It was one of the first skyscrapers that appeared in modern China. Today, this 39-floor building houses mainly commercial offices.
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7) Beijing TV Centre
BTV (Beijing TV Centre) is a 41-floor skyscraper with a total height of almost 239 meters. This modern glass and steel construction, which was completed in 2006, is the work of acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaas.
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8) Huamao Center
The Huamao Center of the Chaoyang District is a complex that consists of three impressive modern towers. The Huamao Center Tower 1 has 36 floors, Huamao Center Tower 2 has 32 floors and Huamao Center Tower 3 has 28 floors. The towers are arranged in a line and are parallel to each other. When the mirrored façade reflects the clouds rolling by or the colorful sunset, it creates an imagae that visitors are sure to remember.
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