The world's largest retractable dome has been successfully constructed in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province as of Sept. 5. The lotus-shaped dome, consisting of 10 steel tiles weighing 500 tons, can be opened and closed in nine minutes and 45 seconds. The dome bar, named Genting, is scheduled to open to the public in the evening of Sept. 10. (Chinanews.com/Tang Yunpeng) |