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Zhongyuan Tower, also known as Henan Radio and Television Tower, is a 388-meter-tall steel tower in Zhengzhou. It is a multi-functional center for broadcasting, tourism, cultural performances, and dining. From the ground, the tower looks like a static firework spinning upward, and its base is shaped like an ancient Chinese tripod.
Niet missen
- The world's largest panoramic painting, 'Jinxiu Zhongyuan', on the third and fourth floors
- Thirteen reliefs on the outer wall depicting Chinese myths, such as Nüwa creating mankind and Hou Yi shooting down the sun
- A revolving restaurant on the 98th floor, 255 meters above ground
- High-altitude adventure projects on the 101st floor, 265 meters up
- The tower's design resembles a plum blossom with five petals when viewed from above
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Zhongyuan Tower te bezoeken
Je kunt Zhongyuan Tower op eigen gelegenheid zien. Een tour is de moeite waard voor het verhaal erachter, voor vervoer, of voor het combineren van nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden in één dag.
Bereikbaarheid
Goed om te weten
- Take Metro Line 5 to Zhongyuan Tower Station.
- Children under 1.2 meters and adults over 70 may enter for free.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The project was approved in February 2005, designed by Tongji University's architectural institute, and construction began in December 2006. The tower was completed in October 2009.
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the largest panoramic painting in the world?
The 'Jinxiu Zhongyuan' painting on the third and fourth floors holds the Guinness World Record as the largest panoramic painting.
What myths are shown on the tower's reliefs?
The outer wall has 13 reliefs, including Nüwa creating mankind, Hou Yi shooting down the sun, and Chang'e flying to the moon.
How tall is Zhongyuan Tower?
The tower is 268 meters high, with a top antenna of 120 meters, for a total height of 388 meters.
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