Before the curtain rises: A peek at the venue of the 10th Beijing International Film Festival

An aerial view of the Kempinski Sunrise Hotel in the Yanqi Lake Scenic Area (VCG)
An aerial view of the Kempinski Sunrise Hotel in the Yanqi Lake Scenic Area (VCG)

CGTN | 20-Aug-2020 | By She Jingwei

Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center in Beijing will be under the spotlight once again as film stars and directors gather for the 10th Beijing International Film Festival which opens on Saturday. Before the curtain rises, join CGTN for a sneak peek at the venue:
Be it the fresh air, crystal-clear waters or tranquil environment, Yanqi Lake at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains in Huairou District in northern Beijing is guaranteed to provide a spirit-renewing experience.

Must-see tourist attractions 

Before you leave the Yanqi Lake Scenic Area, don’t miss the opportunity to take photos of the striking 97-meter high oval-shaped Kempinski Sunrise Hotel. With the shape of the rising sun, the whole building represents features of China’s culture and symbolizes harmony, unity and infinity.