Qi Jun Stadium
5500号 Yuan Jiang Lu, Min Hang Qu, Shanghai, China
Description:
Qi Zhong Stadium in Shanghai is the second largest tennis center in Asia. Its area is almost 340,000 square meters. The stadium seats up to 15,000 spectators and has more than 900 parking spaces. The central tennis court covers more than 30,000 square meters.
The roof of the stadium consists of eight parts similar to the petals of magnolia - the flower of Shanghai, each of which weighs two tons. Opening the roof resembles a magnolia bloom and takes just eight minutes.
The stadium can be adapted for other international sports events such as basketball, volleyball or ping pong.