Constructed in 1959, the Beijing Workers’ Stadium is not only a place for sports, but its environs are also worth checking out.
Witness remnants from the communist era in the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, with its stark blend of Stalinist architecture and Socialist realism. Built as one of the ten public buildings to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China by Chairman Mao, this mammoth stadium covers an area of 350,000 square meters and has a capacity of 66,161.
Despite its somber past, the 2008 Olympics gave it an impetus to modernize, where state-of-the-art electronics were installed. World-renowned soccer teams such as the Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, and FC Bayern Munich played here in recent years while Mariah Carey and Linkin Park held their well-received concerts in this stadium as well. In addition, explore the nearby areas of Sanlitun and Ximen, which offer a thriving nightlife scene.
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