The Chinese Century Altar was built to welcome the new century. It is located in the Fuxing Road, Haidian District, just west of the Chinese Military Museum. On the extended western line of Chang’an Avenue, it covers an area of 450,000 square meters. The majestic architecture combines the spirit of traditional Chinese culture with modern architectural style and applies several art forms included landscaping, mural painting and sculpture, etc.
A stele is at the entrance to the altar, inscribed the Chinese name of the altar by former China president- Jiang Zemin. The altar is mainly composed of the Sacred Fire Square, Bronze Path, Main Altar, Century Bell and Culture Square. In its Art Hall, there are Circular Gallery of Carving of Chinese Cultural Celebrities, Century Hall, Oriental Art Gallery, Western Art Gallery, Modern Art Gallery and Media Digital Art Gallery.