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| China World Trade Center | |
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中国国际贸易中心 | |
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in China World Trade Center Tower 3 until 330 m[I] | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Building Complex |
| Location | Guomao |
| Address | No.7 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing |
| Town or city | Beijing |
| Country | China |
| Coordinates | 39°54′30″N 116°27′11″E / 39.9084524°N 116.4530826°E |
| Construction started | February, 1985 |
| Completed | August 30, 2010 |
| Opened | 30 August, 1990 |
| Owner | Kuok Group |
| Height | 330m |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 1,100,000 m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill[1] |
| Structural engineer | Arup |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 1591 |
| Parking | 3000 |
The China World Trade Center (simplified Chinese: 中国国际贸易中心; traditional Chinese: 中國國際貿易中心; pinyin: Zhōngguó guójì màoyì zhōngxīn) is located in the central business district of Beijing, China.
The construction of the complex started in 1985 and was completed in 2010 after the completion of the China World Trade Center Tower 3. China World Trade Center is a subsidiary group of the Kuok group founded in 1985 and owned by two cooperating companies. The China Sho Mao Investment and Kerry Industrial Company. The China World Trade Center is the largest building complex of Beijing consisting of around 14 components including hotels all of Shangri-La, shopping malls, offices, apartments, convention rooms, and an exhibition hall.[2] It can be located in the Beijing central business district in Guomao. China World Trade Center is well known for being the largest up-market commercial mixed-use developments in the world and for keeping its reputation as an internationally friendly community. It is widely reputed as "The Place Where China Meets The World". [3] China World Trade Center has won many awards and achievements over the past few years. One of their most notable buildings China World Trade Center Tower 3 is the tallest building in China and reaches up to 330m.
China World Hotel
[edit]China world hotel is a 5 star Shangri-La hotel built in 1989. It is located in the central part of the buildings in the China World Trade Center and is connected to the China World Mall. The hotel is an important asset of China World Trade Center and has won many awards since its remodel in 2003.[4] China World Hotel has 716 hotel rooms, 12 function rooms, a conference hall, banquet room and many other services and facilities.[5] China World Hotel has won 10 Diamond Awards for its reputable restaurant chefs and lodging quality.[6]
China World Summit Wing
[edit]China World Summit Wing is the newest part of China World Trade Center that started in 2002 and was completed in 2010. [7] Summit Wing is a 5 star hotel located in the upper section of the China World Trade Center Tower 3. The Summit Wing has 278 hotel rooms and 8 different notable restaurants. [8] The tower is a 330m high and is the tallest skyscraper within Beijing.[9]
Traders Hotel Beijing
[edit]Traders Hotel is a 4 star hotel that is mainly known for a convenient stay for business and travelers. The Traders Hotel has a total of 570 hotel rooms and 13 function rooms. [10]
China World Apartments
[edit]The China World Apartments consist of two 30-storey towers both built in 1989. [11] They are the North Lodge and the South Lodge towers, which are connected by a lobby section. There are overall 410 units that range from 70 m² to 228 m². [12]
China World Mall
[edit]The China World Mall was the first mall opened that selled branded goods in China. It was originally the China World Shopping Arcade, in 1990 but it changed after an expansion during 1997. In 2000 May, it opened as the 'China World Mall.' The China World Mall is overall 100,000 m² and holds over 300 specialty shops. The China World Mall also has an ice rink of 800 m² known as 'Le Cool Ice Rink.' The shopping mall has an overall of 4 floors including 2 basement floors, a ground floor and a second floor. The ground and second floors has offices and branded fashion shops. Basement 1 also sells branded goods as well as lifestyle, furniture, household items, sports goods, cosmetics, books, jewelry, grocery and children toys. Basement 2 is the food and entertainment area. There are several restaurants, an international food court and the ice rink in the second basement. [13]
China World Exhibition Hall
[edit]The China World Exhibition Hall provides traders with a forum of commerce, trade and information exchange. There have been a few influential trade shows that have been held in the hall including: China International Clothing & Accessories Fair (CHIC), Beijing International Household Electrical Appliance (HEA), PATA Travel Mart and the International Medical Instruments and Equipment Exhibition (China Med). China World Exhibition Division has four different departments: the exhibition & conference organization, exhibition services, space leasing and venue management. [14]
Tenants
[edit]- Delta Air Lines has a city ticket office in Room 1308 of the China World Office 1.[15] Previously Northwest Airlines had an office in L104 of the China World Trade Tower.[16]
Getting There
[edit]VENUE ADDRESS: No.7 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing[17]
Line 1 and Line 10 of the Beijing Subway both stop at the Guomao Station.
References
[edit]- ^ Who was the Architect of China World Trade Center." Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Trade Center Composition." Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ The Place Where China Meets The World. "LA firm hired to design next-stage extension of Beijing complex" Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Hotel Recent Awards. "China World Gets many awards since remodel in 2003" Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Hotel About. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Hotel Introduction. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Trade Center Tower III - Tallest Building in Beijing. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Summit Wing About. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Summit Wing Introduction. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ Traders Hotel Beijing - Hotel Details. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Trade Center Beijing Information. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Apartments Introduction. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Mall Introduction. Retrieved on May 18, 2013.
- ^ China World Exhibition Hall." Retrieved on May 18, 2013. "China World Exhibitions Held"
- ^ "Ticket Office Locations > Asia." Delta Air Lines. Retrieved on November 19, 2012. "Delta Air Lines Room 1308, China World Office 1 No.1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Beijing 100004, China" - Chinese: "美国达美航空公司北京代表处 北京市建国门外大街1号 国贸写字楼1座1308室 邮政 100004"
- ^ "Ticket Offices and Phone Numbers." Northwest Airlines. June 13, 1998. Retrieved on November 20, 2012. "Northwest Airlines L104 China World Trade Tower China World Trade Centre No.1 Jian Guo Men Wai Ave Beijing 100004 China "
- ^ http://www.chinaexhibition.com/china_trade_shows_venue_profile/30-China_National_Convention_Center_(CNCC).html
External links
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- China World Trade Center Official web site
Category:Skyscrapers in Beijing Category:World Trade Centers Category:Chaoyang District, Beijing Category:Contemporary Chinese architecture