The significance of Beijing South Railway Station

Railway is the symbol of the industrial age, over a century, the railway witness and participates in the development of the city. From the first day that train get into China, the history of China's railway has always closely linked with Beijing. The history of Beijing South Railway Station could be dating back to 1897 and its name has changed for twice which first name is Majiabao station and later renamed the Yongding Gate Station.

It is the first railway station in Beijing, but now, new Beijing South Railway Station will be build. New Beijing South Railway Station is a large-scale three-dimensional transport hub. The "Big Mac" is located between the South Second Ring Road and South Third Ring Road which covers an area of 499,200 square meters. As the Beijing-Tianjin intercity high-speed railway starting point, the east end of the Beijing-Tianjin inter-city railway and Beijing station, the west connecting train section of Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, Beijing-Jingshan railway, and yongfeng railway. Beijing South Railway Station also known as "Asia's largest train station."

The middle oval main building of Beijing South Railway Station has the function of waiting and transfer which looks like a flying saucers. The design inspiration comes from the Qinian Hall in the temple of heaven. The station carries the elegant demeanor of the royal gardens and continuation of the ancient capital culture essence at the same time.

The main building is slightly elevated when looks from the north and south direction. There is a large steel awning sites in east and west sides and the main building material is silver metallic aluminum. The highest point is 40 meters and the high cornice is 20 meters. It looks much more like the transverse of stretching Qiniandian. Now, Beijing South Railway Station Corroborate the capital of Beijing's historical charm and vitality of the perfect combination of product.

There is a very important significance after the completion of the Beijing South Railway Station for China's railway transportation because it improved the route of railway in northern China, especially the cargo transport capacity. It is further strengthening the exchange of Eastern and Western China, especially provides transportation infrastructure for the increasingly popular tourism in Tibet.

With the continuous improvement of people's living standard in China, people’s demand for tourism is more and more big, especially travel to Tibet. Beijing south station provides the convenience for tourists train to Tibet and they can watch scenery along the way on the train.

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