On October 1, 2000 (September 4, 2000 in the lunar calendar), the China Millennium Monument was officially opened. On October 1, 2000, the China Millennium Monument was officially opened to the public. About 20,000 tourists from all over the country witnessed and realized the magnificent atmosphere of the Century Monument and the style full of historical and cultural heritage. As a landmark memorial building built to welcome the new century, on December 31, 1999, the Chinese government held a grand celebration to welcome the new millennium here. Located between the China Revolutionary Military Museum and CCTV on West Chang'an Street in Beijing, the China Century Monument, with Yuyuantan Park in the north and Beijing West Railway Station in the south, covers an area of 4.5 hectares and a total construction area of 50,000 square meters. It is composed of the main structure, bronze corridor, holy fire square, century hall, art hall, etc.