Great Hall of the People (Beijing)

China / Beijing / Peking / Beijing / West Chang'an Avenue
 parliament, auditorium, 1959_construction, tourist attraction

The Great Hall of the People is located at the western edge of Tiananmen Square. It is used for ceremonial and political activities by the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China. It was completed in September 1959. It took 10 months for the construction to complete.
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Coordinates:   39°54'12"N   116°23'14"E

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  • I attended an official dinner to celeberate 50 years of the foundation of Peoples Republic of China.In picture 1949-1999, I am 2nd from left.