Beijing Workers' Stadium, a well-known national-level sports complex, is going to embrace a new life after about 60 years of service. /CFP

It's expected to undergo massive reconstruction work and transform into a world-class football stadium for the 2023 Asian Cup Opening and Closing ceremonies as well as the finals. /CFP

Known as "Gongti" in Chinese, Beijing Workers' Stadium has witnessed thousands of sporting and recreational events in the past decades. /CFP

It was also the home stadium for Beijing Guoan football club. /CFP