China Central Television Tower

Introduction of Beijing China Central Television Tower

Built in 1987, The China Central Television Tower is the tallest structure and one of the landmark buildings in Beijing. It is 386.5 meters (1268 ft) high. The observation platform is situated on the 22nd floor with a height of 238 meters (781 ft). It is the largest open observation platform among the towers in the world. It provides a panoramic view of the Beijing City.

The Television Tower is a comprehensive building that offers tourism, catering, entertainment, and radio and television broadcasting. The observation platform, revolving restaurant and Pacific Underwater World are popular sites for visitors.

Revolving Restaurant

The Revolving restaurant is seated 221 meters (725 ft) up in the sky. The revolving restaurant can be called “the highest restaurant” in the Beijing city. It offers Chinese and Western buffet, and all kinds of barbecue. It serves more than 200 different kinds of dishes. Most Chinese dishes served there are Cantonese cuisine with roast pork and duck. The most popular western dishes are French and Italian food, such as baked snails and seafood in French-style, Italian pizza and pasta. The Japanese food served is famous for its fresh and delicate taste, including different kinds of seafood, sashimi, sushi and soup. The revolving restaurant makes one revolution every 90 minutes. Visitors can enjoy the delicious food while enjoying the panoramic view of Beijing City.

Pacific Underwater World

Beijing Pacific Underwater World is at the foot of the tower. The Underwater World consists of Cabin Walking Zone, Touching Pool, Penguin House, and Marine Fish Zone, Underwater Tunnel, Marine Animal Performance Pool, Mystic Sunken ship and Cinema. The Cabin Walking Zone has two parts: one is freshwater animal zone; the other is salt-water animal zone. There visitors can enjoy hundreds of rare tropical fishes and beautiful marine animals. In the Penguin House, there are more than 30 penguins. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. are the feeding time for penguins. Visitors can watch the interesting scene when penguins fighting for fishes.

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