Beijing Workers Stadium, which was put into use in 1959 and has hosted a range of large-scale sports events - including the first National Games, the 1990 Asian Games and some events during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics - will have a new look after a major reconstruction project that is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
Over the past six decades, the facility has become a crucial venue for sports fans in the Chinese capital and also a magnet for music lovers across the country, who witnessed there the emergence of Chinese rock 'n' roll in 1986 and enjoyed countless performances by domestic and overseas singers and musicians.
After the reconstruction, it will be transformed into a world-class professional stadium for soccer matches.
The revamped Beijing Workers Stadium, with high-standard commercial facilities and a huge green public space, will also become the capital's largest urban park complex and a top landmark building in the city.
The old Beijing Workers Stadium is seen in June 2020. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
The reconstruction work starts in August 2020. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
Cannons spray water to control dust during the demolition of the old Beijing Workers Stadium in August 2020. WANG JIANZHONG / FOR CHINA DAILY
Construction of piled foundation is underway in February 2021. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
Concrete construction of the new stadium's main structure is underway in October 2021. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
The steel structure of the stadium's cantilever roof is installed in December 2021. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
Workers prepare construction material in October last year. WANG JIANZHONG / FOR CHINA DAILY
Ring beams are installed in January during the reconstruction of Beijing Workers Stadium. WANG JIANZHONG / FOR CHINA DAILY
The steel structure is completed in April. WANG PENG / FOR CHINA DAILY
