Statues in the 798 Art Zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Situated in Beijing's Chaoyang District, the 798 Art Zone occupies an area of more than 600000 square meters. The place was originally the state-run Joint Factory 718. The name "798" was created based on the factory's previous name. Nowadays, "798" represents the cultural spirit of this artistic zone, characterized by "loft" living and a work style which is expressive and free. In recent years, 798 has gained much attention from both domestic and foreign media and artists. It has become the new landmark of Beijing urban culture.

The information board for various exhibitions[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Abstract statues[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Indoor statues[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

The marriage of modern and traditional art[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

A street in the 798 Art Zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Many amateur photographers are seeking inspiration in the 798 Art Zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

The old locomotive[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

The graffiti zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Statues can be found everywhere in the 798 Art Zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

798 attracts many tourists every day[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Even walls can be turned into pieces of art[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

Eye-catching indoor art exhibitions are littered throughout 798[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

The old factory's millstone has been turned into a statue in the new 798 Art Zone[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]

A prop motorcycle[Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/ Wang Zhi]