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Seat of China's parliament and venue for important political meetings. While the hall is normally used for meetings for the National People's Congress, there are occasionally classical-music concerts held there.
The Great Hall of the People is a state building situated to the west of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It is used for legislative and ceremonial activities by the government of China. The People's Great Hall functions as the meeting place for the full sessions of China's supreme state organ of power, the National People's Congress, which occurs every year during March along with the national session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a political advisory body. The Great Hall is also the meeting place of the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which, since the 12th conference in 1982, has occurred once every five years, and the party's Central Committee which meets approximately once a year.
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国家大剧院 Guójiā Dàjùyuàn
Theater complex with three halls (opera, music and theater) covering almost 12,000 m² and seating a total of 5,452 people. One of the most stunning buildings in Beijing and a must see even if not attending an opera or concert.
北京音乐厅 Běijīng Yīnyuètīng
中南海
This former imperial garden centered on two lakes is now the headquarters of China's government and ruling party. The compound is not to the public, but you can take a photo in front of the distinctive south gate and revolutionary slogans fronting West Chang'an Avenue. You can also see the back of the compound from the south side of Beihai Park, from which it is separated by a bridge.
Various events are held here.
湖广会馆 Húguǎng Huìguǎn
Theatre primarily performing excerpts of traditional Chinese opera. The theatre has been working since the 1830s. The theatre building from 1830 is the oldest and best preserved indoor theatre in Beijing. It is in area with other traditional buildings. Next to the theatre is an opera museum.