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Cityscape recommendations for Beijing

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-07-10 23:14

China Millennium Monument-Great Altar

This wonderful structure was built to welcome in the new millennium. It is nestled in the south of Yuyuantan Park with the Military Museum in the east and the current China Central Television headquarter in the west.

China Millennium Monument-Great Altar

Covering an area of 4.5 hectares, it incorporates both the spirit of traditional Chinese culture and the art of modern design. At its south entrance is the Plaza of Holy Fire.

The plaza has an area of 960 square meters, representing China's vast territory of 9.6 million square km. The fire originated at the site of Peking man at Zhoukoudian, Beijing, and is fed by natural gas. The eternal flame, rising some 45 cm, is a token of the unceasing creativity of the Chinese civilization.

Two streams of water flow down the steps along the eastern and western sides of the plaza, suggesting the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.

Walking along the plaza, you will see a 270-meter-long bronze tunnel that has inscriptions on its walls with a time-line that dates from when humans first appeared.

There are also other attractions that are appealing in a world-class large screen projection hall, an exhibition hall with statues of famous figures from past dynasties, an exhibition wall for 56 nationalities and a large open-air stage for live performances.

 

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