Olympic Park Observation Tower, Beijing
Facts and practical information
The Beijing Olympic Tower is located on Kehui South Road, part of the Olympic Green in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, China. Construction began in 2011, three years after the 2008 Summer Olympics; it was completed in 2014, and opened on August 8, 2015. It is used strictly for observation; there is no provision for offices or apartments. The design was by a Chinese firm, China Architecture Design & Research Group; a Shenzhen architect alleged that the architects at the firm had plagiarized an award-winning earlier design of his. ()
朝阳区 (chao yang qu)Beijing
Olympic Park Observation Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Beijing National Stadium, Museum of the Communist Party of China, Water Cube, Olympic Forest Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Olympic Park Observation Tower?
How to get to Olympic Park Observation Tower by public transport?
Metro
- South Gate of Forest Park • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
- Olympic Green • Lines: 15, 8 (12 min walk)
Bus
- 洼里南口 • Lines: 328, 379, 419, 450, 484, 617, 628, 630, 751, 913, Bus 专40, 专40 (11 min walk)
- 豹房西 • Lines: 484 (13 min walk)