China Century Altar Travel Guide

Brief Introduction
The China Century Altar is located in the Fu Xing Lu, Hai Dian District, just west of the Chinese People´s Military Museum. The altar, with a combination of both oriental and contemporary architectural features, aims to promote a nationalistic spirit with an original style representing hope for the future. The altar is a grand structure that combines the spirit of traditional Chinese culture with modern architectural standards. The altar also integrates the architectural design with landscaping, sculpture, mural painting and various other art forms.

On the extended western line of Chang´an Avenue, it covers an area of 450,000 square meters. The altar is mainly composed of the Sacred Fire Square, Bronze Path, Main Altar, relief sculpture symbolizing 56 ethnic groups, Century Bell and Culture Square, etc.

Features
China Century Altar is built to welcome the new century.

In its Art Hall there are Circular Gallery of Carving of Chinese Cultural Celebrities, Century Hall, Oriental Art Gallery, Western Art Gallery, Modern Art Gallery and Media Digital Art Gallery.