Old industrial site transformed into vibrant urban destination in Beijing

This photo shows a view of Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

This photo taken on June 20, 2025 shows an interior view of the SoReal sci-fi Park transformed from No. 1 blast furnace of Shougang Park, in Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

This photo shows a view of Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

This photo shows the exhibition area of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People enjoy a concert at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 11, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

People visit the Shougang Park, a venue of the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 13, 2024.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows a night view of Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

This file photo shows Gu Ailing of China competing during women's freeski big air final at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2022.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

People visit the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2025.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

Staff members collect robot data at an embodied AI training center at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

This photo shows a view of Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A fair is pictured at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

This stitched photo shows a night view of Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 11, 2025.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

People visit Blast Furnace No. 3 Digital Museum at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 18, 2025.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Photo by Liang Jiayuan/Xinhua)

People watch a light show at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2024 shows the Shougang Park, the venue of the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash, in Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Photo by Liang Jiayuan/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 9, 2026 shows the Big Air Shougang and a cooling tower at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2026 shows a view of Fuyan, the mascot of China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), at Shougang Park, the venue of CIFTIS, in Beijing, capital of China.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People visit the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

Flowers are in full bloom along the waterfront of the Shougang section of the Yongding River in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026.

Beijing's Shougang Park saw its last blast furnace shut down in 2010, marking the end of more than a century of steelmaking. After more than a decade of transformation, the former industrial site now blends preserved steel structures with modern architecture and green spaces.

The park hosted the Big Air Shougang, a landmark venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and has since evolved into a hub for exhibitions, commerce, sports and cultural tourism. It is now the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services and has also attracted businesses in emerging fields such as science fiction and technology.

From an old industrial site to a vibrant urban destination, Shougang Park offers a vivid example of how China is transforming its traditional industrial bases. (Xinhua/Xie Han)