The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama ran to India, after an invasion in 1959. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum by the Chinese.
A very creative 'Z' criss-cross building made its appearance in Beijing Central Business District in 2009.
Tianjin Eye is actually a ferris wheel on Chihai Bridge, but it is the only bridge with a giant wheel for visitors.