Status Complete Completed 1992 Height 410 m Floor area 6 ha Architectural style Modern architecture | Type Telecommunications Antenna spire 405 m (1,329 ft) Opened 1992 Phone +86 10 6845 0715 Construction started 1987 | |
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Former names CCTV Tower
Beijing TV Tower Location 11 Xisanhuan Street
Beijing, China Address 11号 W 3rd Ring Rd Middle, Haidian Qu, China, 100000 Similar Tai Ping Yang Underwat, Wanshou Temple, Prince Gong Mansion, Beijing World Art Museum, Tianjin Radio and Televisio | ||
The Central Radio & TV Tower (simplified Chinese: 中央广播电视塔; traditional Chinese: 中央廣播電視塔; pinyin: Zhōngyāng guǎngbò diànshì tǎ) is a 405-metre-tall (1,329 ft) telecommunications- and observation tower in Beijing, China. It is the tallest structure in the city, the ninth-tallest tower in the world, and has its observation deck at 238 m (781 ft). The tower provides panoramic views over the city from its revolving restaurant and observation deck. It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.
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History
The tower was completed in 1992, designed by Paulus Snoeren in the late 1980s and contains broadcasting equipment for China Central Television. It is located in Beijing's Haidian District, near to the Gongzhufen metro station and Yuyuantan Park. The CCTV Headquarters is now based in Chaoyang District, designed by Rem Koolhaas in late 2009.
A race to the top of the tower is held annually with two laps of the base followed by a climb of the 1,484 steps leading up to the observation deck.
Floors
There are 4 floors opened to the public.
Floor 1
Lounge, toilets, lift to level 216 (level 4 for guest) and stairs to level 2.
Floor 2
History of very famous people in China, lift to level 186 (Level 3 for guest), lift to level 216 (level 4 for guest) and stairs to level 1.
Floor 3
How CCTV (Chinese TV programme) work, lift to level 2 lift to level 216 (level 4 for guest).
Floor 4
Viewing area, lift to level 183 (level 3 for guest).
Security check in
When you enter the Sky Tower there is a security check in to see if you have items that are not allowed in the Sky Tower, including food and drinks.