A walk through Beijing's CBD – where modern China sets its pace

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Towering skyscrapers, global flagship stores and a skyline that defines modern Beijing. The Central Business District (CBD) is one of the most globalized corners of the city – a place where economic power and everyday urban life intersect.

The CBD has also become a cinematic backdrop for major film productions. The surrounding glass towers and wide avenues have been featured in Chinese blockbusters such as Lost in Thailand (2012) and Crazy Alien (2019). For visitors to Beijing, it is the city's most recognizable modern face, captured in films and waiting to be seen in person.

A walk through Beijing's CBD – where modern China sets its pace

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