Photo by Wang Guibin

On September 3, 2024, the Beijing Subway introduced a new initiative for tourism along the Central Axis with the launch of the "Corporate Museum on the Central Axis" themed train of Subway Line 8. This new service provides residents and tourists with an additional way to learn about Beijing's Central Axis. 

Photo by Wang Guibin

The special train features numerous visual elements and display materials related to Beijing's time-honored brands, allowing passengers to learn more about the past and present of these brands while aboard. Inside the carriage, there are also maps of famous landmarks and "corporate museums" along the Central Axis, enabling passengers to follow the map to visit corresponding time-honored "corporate museums".

Photo by Deng Wei 

Photo by Deng Wei

In September, 150 photographs showcasing the "Most Beautiful Central Axis of Beijing" were unveiled for display at various stations on Subway Line 8, including Qianmen, Wangfujing, Jinyu Hutong, and Zhushikou.

(Sources: The Beijing News and Beijing Daily)