Entrance Fee: CNY 10The People's Assembly Hall in Chongqing is regarded as a symbolic construction. It belongs to pseudo-classic architecture which was chosen as one of 43 classic architectures of China.
Located in the Renmin Road, the People's Assembly Hall catches the attention of every passerby. Begun in 1951, the construction of the hall lasted for two years. Covering a floor area of about 30,000 square meters (7.4 acres), the building complex is a cluster of attached structures featuring Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) architecture styles. The main body of the hall resembles the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a main part of the Temple of Heaven, which imparts a sense of solemnity and splendor. The great auditorium inside the hall is 55 meters (about 180.4 ft.) high with a capacity of about 4,200 seats.
At its two wings buildings and towers are symmetrically attached six stages of stairs in the doorway lead to a vast Renmin Square featuring green lawns and huge fountains. As the square is the recreational place of locals, you will see groups of seniors or rehearsing, dancers or youths playing and competing. It is also where some public activities are carried out. The colorful neon lights at night also make the hall and square a visual experience.
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