Beijing: Discover Industrial History

As the capital of China, Beijing boasts dazzling industrial heritage witnessing the city's ever-changing development. There are revitalized industrial parks, ever-innovative industrial museums and factories that are open for sightseeing... Let's embark on a tour to discover the industrial history of this historic city to fully experience the uniqueness of industrial tourism.

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Located in the northeast corner of Beijing, the Beijing 798 Art Zone, also known as the Dashanzi Art District, was once the the 798 factory. The art zone covers an area of 0.6 square kilometers, with an architectural style featuring simple design and varied composition. The Beijing 798 Art Zone, characterized by modern art, has become the center of exhibitions for Chinese culture and art, as well as the focal point of world-famous cultural and creative industries.

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Seated in Shijingshan District, Shougang Park is a perfect example of reconstructed industrial heritage. The design endows the park with vitality and fashion while retaining the hard-core industrial style. Recognized for its long history and industrial style, Shougang Park (No.3 blast furnace, Big Air Venue and Starbucks Shougang store) has been listed as one of the must-see sites popular on the Internet in Beijing.

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The China Railway Museum is a national professional museum on the Chinese railway. It is responsible for collecting, storing, exhibiting and researching the cultural relics and scientific research results of the Chinese railway. There are three pavilions in total: Zhengyangmen Pavilion, Dongjiao Pavilion, and Zhan Tianyou Memorial Pavilion. The exhibitions are divided into five categories with five specific themes and are shown in five halls in chronological order.