THE GIANT EGG
As we were walking away from Tiananmen Square to find food, we stumbled upon this gorgeous-looking architectural wonder.
As we got closer, I was awed by the extravagance of its dome. I ogled. It was so magnificent. An architectural masterpiece. A giant egg floating on water.
I can only describe it as I saw it. But after a little research, I found out that it is covered with titanium plates to about ¾ of its area and the other ¼ with ultra-white glass sheets. This creates a dramatic visual effect as if the curtain is being drawn apart slowly right before your very eyes.
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| Beijing National Center for the Performing Arts |
As we got closer, I was awed by the extravagance of its dome. I ogled. It was so magnificent. An architectural masterpiece. A giant egg floating on water.
I can only describe it as I saw it. But after a little research, I found out that it is covered with titanium plates to about ¾ of its area and the other ¼ with ultra-white glass sheets. This creates a dramatic visual effect as if the curtain is being drawn apart slowly right before your very eyes.
It is the largest dome in the world and why not, it is in China after all. Surrounded by a crystal-clear artificial lake that never freezes in winter and algae-free during summer, through the aid of an advance technology of course.
Its water feature extends to all the entrances, giving you the feeling of a submerged center as you enter. The reflections of the center and its lights were so gorgeous over the water below. A beautiful contrast to the Great Hall of the People next door.
Beijing National Center for the Performing Arts.
It is an opera house, a concert hall, and a theater. All rolled into one. Each venue were separated with its own stage. Symphonies, dance shows, ballets, dramas, operas and other kinds of performances are frequently staged in here.
We did not stay too long. We headed back to the Square where the subway station was. Going for our next stop, the Silk Street and Beijing Central Financial District.
How to Get to the Giant Egg
Subway Line 1: get off at Tiananmen West Station and get out of the station from Exit C. There is an underground passageway to the theater directly.
Please continue reading on to PART 11.
Beijing National Center for the Performing Arts.
It is an opera house, a concert hall, and a theater. All rolled into one. Each venue were separated with its own stage. Symphonies, dance shows, ballets, dramas, operas and other kinds of performances are frequently staged in here.
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| Steps |
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| Heading to the subway station |
How to Get to the Giant Egg
Subway Line 1: get off at Tiananmen West Station and get out of the station from Exit C. There is an underground passageway to the theater directly.
Please continue reading on to PART 11.
Really awesome China!
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