Chongqing People's Auditorium | Where History Meets Modern Culture

The People's Auditorium of Chongqing
Construction began in June 1951 and was completed in April 1954
Known by netizens as the "Mini Temple of Heaven"
The main structure draws inspiration from
Beijing's Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen's architectural style
It's a classical Chinese architectural complex
And one of Chongqing's iconic landmarks
A grand auditorium rich in historical charm

📍Address: 173 Renmin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing

Admission: CNY 8/person. Free admission for people with disabilities and seniors aged 65 and above with valid ID. Half-price tickets for seniors aged 60-64 with valid ID

✨Lighting hours: 19:30-21:00 (The building looks particularly magnificent when lit up)

🚈Transportation: Metro Line 2, Exit 3 of Zengjiayan Station or Metro Line 10, Exit 4 of People's Auditorium Station

💡Photography tips:
✅Inside the auditorium, choose a central position among the red seats and shoot from a slightly elevated angle for great results

✅Try shooting from the second floor for an overhead view - the perfect angle combined with light refraction from the ceiling glass makes for stunning portraits

✅Shoot upwards from the first floor with people leaning on the railings - guaranteed great shots with the glass ceiling

✅Natural lighting is best around 10am or 4pm, when sunlight streaming through the glass creates beautiful natural effects

✅For exterior shots, use a telephoto lens from the platform of the Three Gorges Museum across the street for perfect Temple of Heaven-style photos

Visitor's Guide
✅Interior tour: Red seats under the dome and vintage carved chandeliers transport you back to the 1950s! Free daily guided tours offer in-depth stories behind the architecture

✅Nearby attractions: 5-minute walk to Three Gorges Museum (free admission) for Ba-Shu cultural relics; visit Zhongshan 4th Road to see the tree-lined street featured in "Better Days" movie - perfect for artsy photos!

✅Metro through building bonus: Take Line 2 to Liziba Station to experience the famous "train through building" phenomenon - hit all the viral spots in one trip!

⚠️Important notes
✅Bring your ID card! Registration required for interior visits

✅For summer visits, shoot before 9am to avoid heat from stair reflections

✅Closed on Mondays - book in advance through WeChat official account

✅Plaza lights turn on at 7pm - blue hour is perfect for photos