People's Assembly Hall
(Source: english.cqnews.net)
In 1951, under the leadership of Marshal He Long, an auditorium was to be built at Chongqing to accommodate domestic and overseas guests. Completed in 1954, it was named the Chongqing People's Assembly Hall in 1955.
After half a century, it still stands prominently at Xuetian Wan, Renmin Road, Chongqing. The hall complex is a cluster of attached structures which contain the hall and three attached buildings respectively to the east, south and north. Collectively, they cover 66 thousand square meters (about 16.3 acres), of which the hall accounts for 18.5 thousand square meters (about 45.7 acres). The hall is 65 meters high (about 213 feet) and has a capacity of more than 4,000 seats.
The hall is fashioned after the architectural style of the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasties (1616-1911). At first glance, the People's Assembly Hall looks like the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It is covered by a greenish-glazed tile dome and supported by scarlet columns. The building's pillars and other structural members are ornately sculpted. The entire assemblage is nestled round lush trees, complementing the building’s visual experience. Another way to experience the hall is to visit early in the evening when the nearby Chongqing People's Square is bustling and thriving. The square is a relaxing and casual attraction with a musical fountain and evergreen meadow. The hall roof is adorned with multi-colored, neon lights, providing splendid night photo opportunities.
Day or night, People's Assembly Hall of Chongqing will impress visitors. Such a beautiful scene should be included in anyone’s travel plan.
Source: english.cqnews.net
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