China’s Piano House – The Giant Glass Violin Building With a Secret Inside
The Piano and Violin building, built in 2007, serves as a showroom for displaying plans for the newly created district of Shannan in Huainan City, China. The transparent Violin section houses escalators and staircases, while the main Piano building displays various plans and development prospects for the area. The building was designed by Hefei University of Technology and built to a scale of 50:1.
Its unique shape has made it a popular tourist destination, with many newlyweds taking photos in front of it. The locals have affectionately referred to it as “the most romantic building in China.”
The Piano and Violin building is not only a popular tourist destination but also a testament to the innovative and creative architectural design in China. The building’s design is not only unique but also functional, providing visitors with easy access to the main piano building while showcasing the development prospects of the new district in Shannan.
Visitors can take guided tours of the building and learn more about its design and the plans for the new district. The building also offers a great view of the surrounding area, with the transparent violin section providing a panoramic view of the city.
The Piano and Violin building is a must-see for anyone interested in architecture and design, and it’s a perfect spot for photography lovers and newlyweds looking for a unique backdrop for their wedding photos.
Address:
Tianjia’an,
Huainan,
Anhui,
China
Sources: windoworld.ru, dalje.com, armchairtravelogue/blogspot.com, Panoramio/Deep Blue Photography, Panoramio/bg6agy
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Piano and Violin Building (两琴相悦), Shannan New District, Huainan, Anhui, China
- Access
- Huainan Forestry Bureau confirms the Two Qins landmark houses Shungengshan National Forest Park’s 580 m² Natural Science Museum, opened on March 2, 2024. This documents the 2024 opening and school visit, but does not confirm current walk-in visitor access or a public schedule. Contact the Forestry Bureau before planning an indoor visit.
- Admission
- No current admission price is published for the landmark or its exhibit space. The 2024 opening notice does not establish present-day admission or walk-in access; do not assume indoor entry is free.
- Time needed
- No official visitor duration is published. The Forestry Bureau’s opening notice describes five exhibit sections but gives no visitor itinerary; current walk-in entry is unconfirmed.
- Best season
- No site-specific preferred season is published by the city or museum.
- Opening hours
- No current public hours are published for the Two Qins landmark’s Natural Science Museum. Do not substitute hours for the separate Huainan Science and Technology Museum on Yanshan Road. Confirm entry arrangements with the Forestry Bureau.
- Facts checked
- 2026-11-02
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