Chongqing People's Auditorium
A large-span assembly hall built in 1954, modeled on the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven: its green glazed conical roof and vermilion columns make it a spiritual landmark of Chongqing, and its vast interior dome structure is an engineering masterpiece of the 1950s
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:00
- Ticket
- Exterior free · Interior CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A large-span assembly hall built in 1954, modeled on the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven: its green glazed conical roof and vermilion columns make it a spiritual landmark of Chongqing, and its vast interior dome structure is an engineering masterpiece of the 1950s; the square faces the Three Gorges Museum across from it, and the night lighting is a classic photo spot. Exterior free, interior CNY 10, 08:00-18:00, direct via Metro Line 2, Zengjiayan Station.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Zengjiayan Station
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