6 Astonishing Asian Structures That Boggle The Mind

Published May 24, 2014
Updated January 18, 2018

Circle Of Life, Fushun, China

Architecture firm Shanghai Modern Architectural Design Co spun this spherical structure in Fushun as a tourist attraction. Soaring into the sky at 515 feet tall and 50 stories high, the Circle of Life features an observation tower in the upper decks, offering panoramic views of the city.

Asian Structures Circle Of Life Night

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Asian Structures Circle Of Life Construction

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Asian Structures Circle of Life Front

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The structure was constructed with 3,000 tons of steel and sets itself apart from many other Shanghai buildings by lighting up the night skyline with over 12,000 LED lights.

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Bhatt, Mamta. "6 Astonishing Asian Structures That Boggle The Mind." AllThatsInteresting.com, May 24, 2014, https://allthatsinteresting.com/astonishing-asian-structures. Accessed April 25, 2024.