Great Hall of the People in Chongqing

The Great Hall of the People in Chongqing (Chinese: 重庆市人民大礼堂), also translated as the Chongqing People's Auditorium, is located in central Chongqing, is a large hall for political meetings and cultural events. The Hall is located in Yuzhong District, and serves as one of the architectural symbols of Chongqing. The exterior resembles the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

Construction of the Hall began in June 1951, and end on April 1954. The building is 65 meters high. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 4,200 people. The building is symmetric and the architectural style is classic oriental, similar to the Palace Museum in Beijing and Shenyang Palace Museum.

Address: No. 173, People’s Road, Chongqing

Transportation: Metro Line 2, Zengjiayan Station