We're spending 24 hours at the New Century Global Center, the World's LARGEST building. This massive complex has a staggering 18,298,648 square feet of floor space and houses over 100 shops, a 5-star hotel, indoor water park, olympic-sized ice rink, an IMax theater, multiple arcades, and dozens of restaurants. When we discovered this impressive building was located in Chengdu, China, we had to check it out for ourselves. We decided to book a room at the InterContinental Hotel to stay in the world's largest building for a full 24 hours. Follow us along as we explore this architectural marvel!
Mike & Ashley's 24-hour challenge in Chengdu's New Century Global Center, the world's largest building, was filled with surprising discoveries, delicious food, and unforgettable moments.
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Mike & Ashley spent 24 hours in the New Century Global Center, the world's largest building in Chengdu, China. This sprawling complex houses everything from a water park and Olympic-sized ice rink to a five-star hotel and countless shops. Their whirlwind adventure included exploring various floors, indulging in delicious dumplings, and even trying their luck at a claw machine. The sheer scale and diverse offerings of the building left them constantly amazed, creating a memorable, if slightly overwhelming, experience.
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2025
Exploring Chengdu's New Century Global Center: World's Largest Building
We're spending 24 hours at the New Century Global Center, the World's LARGEST building. This massive complex has a staggering 18,298,648 square feet of floor space and houses over 100 shops, a 5-star hotel, indoor water park, olympic-sized ice rink, an IMax theater, multiple arcades, and dozens of...
Chengdu's New Century Global Center: Exploring the World's Largest Building
Mike and Ashley spent 24 hours in Chengdu, China's New Century Global Center, the world's largest building. This sprawling complex boasts 18 million square feet of space, housing an array of amenities including shops, a 5-star hotel, an indoor water park, an Olympic-sized ice rink, an IMAX theater, arcades, and numerous restaurants. They booked a room at the InterContinental Hotel within the building for a unique 24-hour experience, exploring this architectural wonder.
Attractions in this video: New Century Global Center, Olympic Sized Ice Rink, Imax Theater
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This vlog documents Mike & Ashley's 24-hour challenge inside the New Century Global Center in Chengdu, China, the world's largest building. They check into the InterContinental Hotel, receiving a complimentary upgrade. Their exploration begins with a tour of the massive complex, showcasing its impressive scale and diverse offerings, including a water park (closed for winter), an Olympic-sized ice rink, numerous shops, and a vast food court.
They encounter unexpected delights, such as a room full of adorable cats and a unique sensory overload food court. Their culinary journey includes delicious dumplings and a quest for the perfect spicy dish. A drone mishap and subsequent data recovery using Wondershare Recoverit adds an unexpected twist to their adventure.
The vlog highlights the sheer size and variety within the building, from high-end shops to a retro arcade and a karaoke bar. Mike & Ashley's playful interactions and genuine enthusiasm shine throughout, capturing the excitement and occasional frustration of navigating such a massive space. Their exploration includes a whimsical encounter with a robot cleaning the floor and a search for the ice rink and IMAX theater.
The couple documents their attempts at claw games, ultimately winning a cute plush toy. They explore various floors, encountering unique shops and attractions, including a robot programming center. The vlog showcases the mall's impressive architecture, comparing it to Vegas casinos. The experience culminates in a late-night karaoke session and a final breakfast buffet, showcasing the diverse culinary options available within the complex. The vlog ends with reflections on their adventure, highlighting both the wonder and the slight overwhelm of exploring such a massive space, ultimately recommending a visit for anyone in Chengdu, though perhaps not for a full 24 hours.
The video also includes a room tour of their luxurious hotel room, complete with a king-size bed, living area, and a spacious bathroom. The vlog concludes with a humorous account of their unsuccessful attempt to see a fountain show across the street, highlighting the vastness of the area and the unexpected challenges of exploring such a large city. The entire experience is presented with a lighthearted and engaging tone, capturing the couple's excitement and personal insights.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
Q: What was the most memorable part of the 24-hour challenge?
A: Probably winning that cute plush toy from the claw machine! I've never won one before!
Q: What was the food like?
A: The dumplings were amazing, and we found so many delicious options throughout the mall. The spicy chicken wings were also a highlight!
Q: What was the most surprising thing you found?
A: Probably all the cute cats in that one room, and how big the whole place really was!
Q: Would you recommend spending 24 hours in the New Century Global Center?
A: Maybe not the full 24 hours, it's a bit overwhelming, but it's definitely worth checking out for a few hours!
