Central Radio & TV Tower

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The Central Radio & TV Tower (sometimes abbreviated to CCTV Tower, or 中央广播电视塔 in simplified Chinese) in Beijing is a popular destination for visitors to the city, who can ascend to the observation deck 781 feet (238m) above the ground to get a fantastic view of the city. Enjoy the panorama below, or grab a bite to eat in the tower’s rotating restaurant for a unique experience.

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Central Radio & TV Tower is number 2 in Beijing and number 42 on the worldwide list of the tallest buildings with an observation deck.

General information

opening hours

The China Central Radio & Television Tower is open daily from 8.30 am to 9.30 pm, with the final tower closure at 10 pm.

tickets

Tickets for the viewing platform cost CNY 90.

address

Central TV & Radio Tower
W 3rd Ring Rd Middle
Haidian Qu
Beijing Shi 100091

how to get there

The CCTV tower can be reached via bus numbers 323, 374, Special Line 8 (Inner), Yuntong 102, or Yuntong 103 to Yuyuantan Ximen station, or via bus numbers 40, 77, 437, 624, 631 Express, 698, 977, Special Line 8, Yuntong 102, Yutong 103, or Yutong 201 to Hangtianqiao Nan station. The tower can also be reached by taking subway line 1 or line 10 to Gongzhufen station and transferring to bus numbers 40, 77, 374, 437, 698, Yuntong 102, or Yuntong 103. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

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