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The Beijing Exhibition Hall, also known as the Beijing Exhibition Center (BEC), was established in 1954 as the first large-scale and comprehensive exhibition venue in Beijing, China. It is built in the Sino-Soviet architectural style popular in the 1950s and features three large exhibition halls along with museums. The center includes a theater hall with 1,000 seats that hosts a variety of performances such as Chinese plays, operas, ballets, musicals, and concerts. It also houses the Moscow Restaurant, one of the first Western restaurants in China [1], [3].
Located at No. 135 Xizhimenwai Avenue in the Xicheng District, the Beijing Exhibition Center covers about 132,000 square meters of land, with main buildings occupying 88,500 square meters and the main hall itself covering 50,400 square meters. The venue is notable for a huge iconic red five-pointed star on its roof and the gold-plated venue name written by Chairman Mao Zedong above its central hall entrance. It enjoys a prime location near the Beijing Zoo transportation hub, Xizhimen subway station, and Beijing North Railway Station, making it highly accessible [3], [4].
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Land Area | 132,000 m² |
| Main Building Area | 88,500 m² |
| Main Hall Area | 50,400 m² |
| Indoor Exhibition Space | 22,000 m² |
| Outdoor Exhibition Space | 10,000 m² |
| Number of Exhibition Halls | 12 |
| Theater Capacity | 1,000 seats |
The center offers approximately 22,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 10,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition space, supported by 12 large exhibition halls. It is equipped with modern facilities including water, power, air-conditioning, communication infrastructure, and auxiliary spaces such as theaters, auditoriums, conference rooms, VIP rooms, and catering outlets. This infrastructure allows it to host a wide range of commercial, trade, and international exhibitions and events [4].
The Beijing Exhibition Center is a multifunctional venue that also provides services in performance, catering, and accommodation, operating under a comprehensive management system. It plays an important role in showcasing new products, technologies, and achievements across various industries and serves as a key site for cultural and business exchanges in Beijing [3], [4].
In summary, the Beijing Exhibition Hall is a historic and multifunctional exhibition venue in Beijing with significant cultural and commercial importance, combining exhibition, performance, and hospitality functions in a centrally located, architecturally distinctive complex [1], [3], [4].
Citations
[1] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Exhibition_Center] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Exhibition_Center)
[2] [http://en.ciec-expo.com/ciec/ciecexpoen/channels/5107.html] (http://en.ciec-expo.com/ciec/ciecexpoen/channels/5107.html)
[3] [https://english.beijing.gov.cn/investinginbeijing/business_activities/venue_resources/202005/t202005211905090.html] (https://english.beijing.gov.cn/investinginbeijing/business_activities/venue_resources/202005/t20200521_1905090.html)
[4] [http://www.chinaexhibition.com/china_trade_shows_venue_profile/84-Beijing_Exhibition_Center(BEC).html] (http://www.chinaexhibition.com/china_trade_shows_venue_profile/84-Beijing_Exhibition_Center_BEC.html)
[5] [http://en.ciec-expo.com/ciec/ciecexpoen/channels/5102.html] (http://en.ciec-expo.com/ciec/ciecexpoen/channels/5102.html)
[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Planning_Exhibition_Hall] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Planning_Exhibition_Hall)
[7] [https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g294212-d1793515-Reviews-Beijing_Urban_Planning_Exhibition_Hall-Beijing.html] (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g294212-d1793515-Reviews-Beijing_Urban_Planning_Exhibition_Hall-Beijing.html)
[8] [http://www.cimtshow.com/enlevel3.jsp?id=6700] (http://www.cimtshow.com/enlevel3.jsp?id=6700)
