Great Hall of the People

The Great Hall of the People is a state building in Beijing, located on the western end of Tiananmen Square. The People's Republic of China's (PRC) government and the governing Chinese Communist Party utilize it for legislative and ceremonial purposes. The People's Great Hall hosts the full sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's legislature, which take place every year in March, as well as the national session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a political advisory body.

It also hosts the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which meets once every five years since the 12th congress in 1982, as well as the party's Central Committee, which meets around once a year. Many significant events are held at the Hall, including national level meetings of numerous social and political groups, big anniversary celebrations, and memorial ceremonies for previous leaders. The Great Hall of the People is another famous destination for visitors visiting the capital.

The complex, which is topped by a green-and-yellow-glazed tile roof, consists of a center block with a series of bronze doors, a front colonnaded porch, and extended wings. Above the main doors is a red shield, the People's Republic of China's insignia. The East Gate is where visitors enter the facility, which has over 300 conference spaces, assembly rooms, lounge areas, and offices. Government speeches are delivered here, and yearly sessions of China's ruling body are held in the central auditorium, which can accommodate up to 10,000 personnel.

Location: Renda Huitang West Road, Tiananmen Square, Xicheng District, Beijing, China