THE TOP TEN Spectacular City Landmark Buildings in China
A landmark building is a representative of a city's image. It is updating with the change of time. However, those buildings that are of great historical significance and rich cultural landmarks shine more brilliantly instead of being submerged by the tide of fashion. The following 10 buildings are the most spectacular ones in China, which will make you feel the ancient and modern civilizations of the city.
A landmark building is a representative of a city's image. It is updating with the change of time. However, those buildings that are of great historical sign...  more
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Beijing---Tiananmen Square

Measuring 440, 000 square meters, Tiananmen Square is the largest open-air square in the world. It can hold about one million people for public celebration or gatherings. In the square tourists can climb the Tiananmen Rostrum, watch the daily national flag raising ceremony early in the morning, visit the National Museum of China, and go to the Mausoleum of Chairman Mao in which one will see the body of the great Chinese leader.
 
 
 

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Lhasa--- Potala Palace

The Potala Palace is the most valuable storehouse in Tibet. It is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts. The Palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scripture, Buddha figures, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry treasured up, they are of great cultural and artistic value.
 
 
 

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Shanghai--- Oriental Pearl TV Tower

The main structure of Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower is 350 meters high; it is the third largest TV tower all round the world Oriental Pearl TV Tower is comprehensively used for sightseeing, meeting, exhibition, meal, shopping, amusement, lodging and TV broadcasting. It has been the symbolic building of Shanghai in 21st century.
 
 
 

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Guangzhou--- CITIC Plaza

CITIC Plaza is an 80-story skyscraper built in Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Its structural height is 391 m including two tall antenna-like spires on the top. Completed in 1997, it is the tallest concrete building in the world. Currently, it ranks as the fourth tallest building in China, seventh in Asia, and eighth worldwide.
 
 
 

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Harbin--- St. Sofia Orthodox Church

The St.Sofia Orthodox Church is 53.35 meters high and covers an area of 721 square meters. Typical of Byzantine architecture, the church is majestic and extremely beautiful. Built in 1932 when Harbin came under Russian control, the church is believed to have also spawned the creation of the Li Je Temple on Dong Dazhiie since the local residents thought the cathedral upset the town’s fengshui.
 
 
 

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Urumqi---International Bazaar

The numerous buildings and structures that make up the Urumqi International Bazaar cover an area over 1000 000 square meters. This huge construction features the main bazaar, a banquet hall, the delicacy square and an open-air performance plaza. The buildings and general area are constructed in an Islamic style representative of the preponderant religion and ethnic culture of the western region.
 
 
 

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Haikou---Century Bridge

Haikou Century Bridge was designed to link the main part of Haikou city to Haidian Island, a district separated from Hainan Island by Nandu River. The bridge is 2663 meters in total length and 29.8 meters in width and is available for automobiles and pedestrians.
 
 
 

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Shijiazhuang---Arts Center

Looked like the Sydney Opera House, Shiajiazhuang Arts Center was designed by three companies from Germany, Australia and Hon Kong respectly. It is made up of 5 main parts: Dream Lake (120 surface acres + Grand Theater), the Water Park puzzle, the natural cycle parks and the arts Park (the Avenue of calligraphy masters and the Avenue of wisdom).
 
 
 

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Xining--- Dongguan Giant Mosque

The Dongguan Giant Mosque has a history of more than 600 years as yet. The mosque covers a total area of 13,602 square meters. The majestic building blends the features of ancient Chinese architecture and Islam. The former main entrance of the mosque is the "First Three Gates”, namely, one big and two small green west-style gates. They are 10 meters high and 15 meters wide.
 
 
 

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Lanzhou--- Zhongshan Bridge

Extending for 233.33 meters long and 7.5 meters high, Zhongshan Bridge was the first bridge built on the Yellow River and was first called "Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge". Adjacent to the flourishing commercial district of Lanzhou, the Yellow Iron Bridge is a fine resort of all year around.
 
 
 



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