Situated in the west side of Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, completed in 1959, has a total floor space of 171,800 square metres. 

It is divided into three parts: offices for the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and reception halls, a 10,000-seat Auditorium and the Banquet Hall accommodating 5,000 people. 

Admission Fee : USD4.00/adult, USD2.00/child 
Opening Hours: 
Jan--March, 09:00-14:00
Apr--Jun, 08:15--15:00
Jul--Aug, 07:30--16:00
Sep--Nov, 08:30--15:00
RecommendedTime for a Visit: Half an hour