Chinese Century Altar

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China Century Altar was built to greet the new century. On the extended western line of Chang’an Avenue, it covers an area of 450,000 square meters. On the stele at the entrance to the altar, engraved five chinese charaters: the place's Chinese name written by the ex-Chinese president: Jiang Zeming. The altar is mainly composed of the Sacred Fire Square, Bronze Path, Main Altar, Century Bell and Culture Square,. In its Art Hall there are Circular Gallery of Carving of Chinese ancient scholars including the Century Hall, Oriental Art Gallery, Western Art Gallery, Modern Art Gallery and Media Digital Art Gallery

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Edition HistoryEditLocation:

The Centaury Altar is to the south of the Yuyuantan Park, to the east of the Military Museum and to the west of the Tower of China Central Television (CCTV).

Edition HistoryEditTicket Price:

Adult: 30 Yuan; Elderly people above of age of 60 and handicapped people: 20 Yuan; Group tickets: 25 Yuan (more than 20 people)

Edition HistoryEdit Opening Time:

1. Summer (April 15 to October: Monday to Thursday: 8: 00 am to 6: 00 pm; Friday to Sunday: 8: 00 to 9: 00 pm

2. Winter (October 8 to April 14): 8: 30 am to 5: 30 pm

Edition HistoryEdit How to get there:

1. Take public Bus No. 1, 4, 320 and 337 on the Chang'an Revenue and get off at the Military Museum stop.
2. Take the Subway Line 1 and get off at the Military Museumn

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