Central Radio & TV Tower
中央广播电视塔
A 405-meter TV tower beside Yuyuantan, with a 238-meter outdoor observation deck offering 360-degree views of urban Beijing and the Western Hills.
The Central Radio & TV Tower (commonly called the CCTV Tower) was completed in 1992 and stands 405 meters tall. It was once Beijing's tallest building. A high-speed elevator takes about one minute to reach the 238-meter observation level. Both indoor and outdoor platforms offer panoramic views. On clear days, you can see the Western Hills to the west and the CBD skyline to the east. Yuyuantan Park and Bayi Lake lie right below. At 221 meters, a revolving restaurant completes a full rotation in about 90 minutes. Admission is about 70 to 80 yuan or more, and combo tickets with dining cost more. Choose a clear day with good air quality. An evening visit lets you see both sunset and the night view. Visit with Yuyuantan Park during the cherry blossom festival. Walk about 15 minutes from Baiduizi Station on Subway Line 9.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:30 am–9:30 pm (follow official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Yuyuantan Park
- Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
- Beijing Planetarium
- Capital Museum
- Beijing Zoo
- White Cloud Temple (Baiyun Guan)
- Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba)
- Niujie Mosque