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Great Hall of the People
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Built in September 1959, the construction of Great Hall of the people took only 10 months in total although it is a mass construction, which is unprecedented in the architect history. Now, some of the sections of the hall are open to the tourists. If you've been to the Capital Hill in U.S. or Parliament in other countries, it will be interesting to compare these congress halls with The Great Hall of the People.
The Great Hall is similar to the Capital Hill of United States, where many important national affairs are discussed. Currently, the Great Hall is also the place to hold important conferences and some large international events. It is not at all exaggerating if you call the Great Hall magnificent. It covers an area of 171, 800 square meters, with 320 meters in length by 206.5 meters in width. The central part of The Great Hall is higher, with the highest part in 40.5 meters.
Great Hall of the people justifiably so, enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers, and is one of the most visited place. The refreshing milieu, best geographical environment and the best quality of life around the Great Hall of the people offers the most pleasant site for tourists to enjoy their vacations. Its beauty and place in history captivates, and many visitors return again and again.
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