Taikoo Li Sanlitun (), formerly Sanlitun Village, is a shopping center in the
Sanlitun
Sanlitun () is an area of the Chaoyang District, Beijing containing many bars, restaurants, and stores. It is a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The area has been under almost constant regeneration since the la ...
area of the
Chaoyang District in
Beijing, China. It comprises 19 buildings on two sites that are a few minutes walk from each other. Besides retail space, the project includes a 99-room boutique hotel, The Opposite House (瑜舍).
Location
Taikoo Li Sanlitun is adjacent to
Beijing Subway Line 2 Line 2 or 2 Line may refer to:
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Dongsi Shitiao Station and
Line 10 Tuanjiehu Station
Tuanjiehu station () is a subway station on Line 10 of the Beijing Subway. The station handled a peak entry and exit traffic of 80,700 people on May 5, 2013.
The station has 4 exits. Exit A is located on the Northwest side of the station, not f ...
.
Dongdaqiao Station on
Line 6 is also close by. It is a ten-minute walk from Tuanjiehu, a twenty-minute walk from Dongsi Shitiao and a twenty-minute walk from Dongdaqiao. It is recommended to take Exit A or D from Tuanjiehu.
History and construction
The center opened in July 2008, and is developed and managed by Hong Kong-based
Swire Properties (Taikoo Properties). It comprise two sites:
;The Piazza (Taikoo Li South)
The center opened in July 2008, and contains 260+ stores, dining outlets and services including a multi-screen theatre.
;The Deck (Taikoo Li North)
The area includes a large number of stores, especially fashion brands. It also includes art galleries focusing on avant-garde and contemporary Chinese and foreign artists.
Design
It was designed by a group led by the Oval partnership from Hong Kong, and Japanese architect
Kengo Kuma (隈 研吾).
The design of Taikoo Li South is inspired by Beijing's
hutongs, while Taikoo Li North draws its courtyard form from China's
siheyuan.
The space also includes modern pieces such as an open fountain and little touches from contemporary artists.
[http://news.house365.com/gbk/hfestate/system/2011/12/07/020204014.html (in Chinese)]
References
External links
Official website of Taikoo Li Sanlitun
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Kengo Kuma buildings
2008 establishments in China
Buildings and structures in Chaoyang District, Beijing
Shopping malls established in 2008
Shopping malls in Beijing
Swire Group