Modern Beijing: explore Beijing’s most unusual districts

Beijing is known for its temples and historical buildings. But it also has modern districts with new, highly unusual futuristic architecture that blends harmoniously into the urban environment. Where to go for contemporary architecture? • Sanlitun District A creative area in Beijing, full of shops and cozy cafés, as well as striking architecture. • Galaxy SOHO (Chaoyangmen Station) A futuristic shopping complex designed by Zaha Hadid. There aren’t many interesting shops here, but the architecture is truly impressive. • CCTV Building (Jintaixizhao Station) A very unusual structure and one of the most recognizable buildings in Beijing. For the best view, I recommend going up to the 6th-floor terrace at China World Mall. #localguides #beijing #scenicspotguide #architecture #china #asiatrip #beijingtrip #contemporary