Envision yourself amidst the vibrant heart of Beijing in Chaoyang. Chaoyang District stands as Beijing’s largest urban area. It is also the most populous.
Chaoyang stretches across 470.8 square kilometers. This accounts for 3% of Beijing. It is home to 3.452 million permanent residents. Chaoyang once served as a vital industrial zone. It was Beijing’s “Vegetable Basket” and “Rice Bag” before reform.
Rapid development transformed Chaoyang. It became an economic powerhouse. It is now a significant window for foreign trade in Beijing.
Chaoyang is the epitome of a capital function cluster. The General City Plan for Beijing designates it as the central urban area. It is a world-class central business district. It is an international hub for science, technology, culture and sports. Chaoyang fosters international communities. It is an innovation-driven cultural front for the capital. It is a large-scale eco-environment construction zone. It serves as a high-quality pilot district for urbanization reform.
With colorful cultural resources, Chaoyang houses 400 media organizations. These include CCTV and Reuters. More than 80 art performance groups call Chaoyang home. These include China Oriental Performing Arts Group and China National Symphony Orchestra.
Since 2014, the CBD-Dingfuzhuang International Media Industry Corridor exists. It is the first National Cultural Industry Innovation Experiment Zone. It provides a vivid display of transforming old factories into cultural parks.
Chaoyang is a demonstration area for the national public culture service system. Fifty-two museums reside here. That is a quarter of Beijing’s total. You can find distinctive cultural brands such as the 24-hour self-service library here. Also look for the digital cultural community and the urban bookstore.
The convergence of international resources defines Chaoyang. It is known as “the First District for Foreign Exchanges in China”. Ninety-nine percent of foreign embassies in China are in Chaoyang. Eighty percent of international organizations and international chambers of commerce are here. Seventy percent of multinational corporation regional headquarters are located here. Sixty-five percent of foreign capital financial organizations are here. More than 50% of international-level conferences take place here.
Landmarks dot the landscape built in different periods. Intime Department Store stands tall. So does China World Trade Centre Tower III. CITIC Tower pierces the sky. Trendy street blocks include Parkview Green. Taikoo Li Sanlitun attracts crowds. The Place is a must-see. These epitomize Beijing’s achievements as a metropolis.
As a pilot district, Chaoyang launched three rounds of service sector opening-up. This makes it attractive for foreign investment. The CBD plays a vital role in the city’s industrial upgrading. It promotes cultural exchanges and open innovation.
Chaoyang District takes pride in its international service functions. Eight international medical institutions operate here. Sixteen of 19 schools for children of foreign personnel in Beijing are here. The Wangjing International Talent Community is developing. It will contribute to a “quasi overseas” environment.
Companies like Air China, Sinopec, and IBM have headquarters in Chaoyang. Most foreign companies in Beijing operate here.
Chaoyang Road stretches 17 km. It connects the East 3rd Ring Road with Tongzhou District. The CCTV Building and People’s Daily headquarters are alongside Chaoyang Road.
Chaoyang is a harmonious and livable district. It speeds up efforts on addressing livelihood issues for residents. It caters to the public’s needs. People’s sense of gain, happiness and security keeps improving here.