Shunyi at a Glance

Located in northeastern Beijing, Shunyi District spans an area of 1,021 km2, with 95.7% of its land made up of plains — the highest proportion in the city. It has a permanent population of 1.32 million and, in 2024, recorded a regional GDP of RMB 238.8 billion.

Shunyi is committed to internationalization, with a focus on developing an advanced airport economy pilot zone and an international new city that integrates industry and city functions. With its proximity to Beijing Capital International Airport, it serves as the “First Gateway to China,” offering convenient access for international exchanges. Shunyi also provides a pleasant living environment, with over 56% green coverage and top-tier international amenities, including Beijing’s strongest international education resources.

The district is centered on a “5+4” modern industrial system, spanning across new energy intelligent vehicles, third-generation semiconductors, aerospace, intelligent equipment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, aviation services, business exhibitions, industrial finance, and technology services, aiming to establish itself as a hub for high-end, precision, and cutting edge industries in the capital.

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Regional Highlights

Internationally Friendly Living Environment

Shunyi offers a well-established international infrastructure and abundant educational and medical resources, supported by 11 international schools and 13 international healthcare institutions. The cultural scene is vibrant, with seven distinctive demonstration zones, including the Shine Hills International Business Demonstration Area and Tianzhu Cultural and Arts Demonstration Zone, shaping a dynamic and engaging urban environment. For foreign residents, Shunyi ensures streamlined services through an Exit-Entry Service Hall that provides one-stop support for general visas, residence permits, and permanent residency applications. In 2024, the district was named a Comprehensive Reform Pilot Zone for International Talent Service, positioning it to further enhance its international talent service system through preferential policies and expanded service capabilities.

Lush Living and Clean Air

Shunyi is known for its garden-style neighborhoods, where greenery fills every view and parks are always just steps away. As an ecological buffer and water conservation area for Beijing and its sub-center, the district is traversed by two major rivers: the Chaobai and Wenyu Rivers. It also boasts a green coverage rate of 56.57% and per capita green space of 57.82 m2, ranking second citywide and first among new towns on the plain. Additionally, Shunyi enjoys nearly 300 days of good air quality annually and the lowest PM2.5 levels among Beijing's non-ecological conservation areas, earning accolades including National Civilized City (District), National Hygienic City, National Greening Model City, and National Ecological Demonstration Zone.

Strategic Location and Connectivity

Shunyi is currently well connected by Metro Line 15, the Airport Express, and six major expressways. Its road network spans nearly 3,000 km, with a density of 290 km per 100 km2 — ranking first in Beijing. Major infrastructure projects underway include Phase II of the Beijing–Miyun Expressway, the Capital Airport Express Transit Line, and Phase I of Metro Line R4. Located adjacent to Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi also offers access to 217 destinations in 54 countries across 6 continents, including 127 domestic and 90 international or regional routes, connecting the district to virtually all major business cities worldwide.

Robust Industrial Backbone

As a powerhouse of modern manufacturing, Shunyi is backed by a well-established industrial base. Under its “5+4” development framework, the district is advancing five high-end manufacturing sectors (new energy intelligent vehicles, aerospace, third-generation semiconductors, intelligent equipment, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare) alongside four modern service sectors (aviation services, business exhibitions, industrial finance, and technology services), fostering an industrial cluster in the capital.

Well-Rounded Public Services

Shunyi offers access to top-tier education and healthcare resources from central Beijing, including 8 tertiary hospitals such as Peking University Third Hospital and Beijing Friendship Hospital, along with 204 primary and secondary schools. A wide array of cultural, educational, commercial, ecological, and recreational amenities are centered around key developments such as the Shunyi Cultural Center, Walmart Sam's Club, Beijing Hualian, KOMMON, Beijing LOMO, SS-ONE, and Shine Hills, making the district a key hub for quality living in northeastern Beijing.

Industrial System

Shunyi is advancing an integrated strategy that integrates high-end manufacturing with modern service industries, guided by the “5+4” development framework to become a core industrial cluster in the capital.

Five high-end manufacturing industries: new energy intelligent vehicles, third-generation semiconductors, aerospace, intelligent equipment, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Four modern service industries: aviation services, business exhibitions, industrial finance, and technology services.

High-End Manufacturing

New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicles

Shunyi is home to four major automakers — Beijing Hyundai, Li Auto, Beijing Benz, and BAIC Off-road — as well as seven R&D centers, including the R&D headquarters of BAIC and Li Auto, and the BMW R&D Center. The local industry chain spans design and R&D, vehicle and component manufacturing, automotive finance, sales, and intelligent connectivity. In the field of intelligent driving, the 300-mu Shunyi base of the National Intelligent Vehicle and Smart Transportation (Beijing-Hebei) Demonstration Zone features 408 km of open test roads — the most diverse in application scenarios in the country. With full 5G coverage in key areas, the district has attracted over 80 companies across the intelligent connected vehicle ecosystem, including Baidu, Meituan, and JD.com.

Third-Generation Semiconductors

Shunyi has established a comprehensive value chain for the semiconductor industry — from equipment and materials to chip production, module assembly, packaging, testing, and downstream applications. It has been recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a “2023 Characteristic SME Industrial Cluster,” and is home to industry leaders such as Global Power Technology and Guolian Wanzhong. The district also offers 200,000 m2 of ready-to-use standardized factory space.

Aerospace

Shunyi's aerospace industry covers R&D and design, component manufacturing, and supporting services. It is actively cultivating high-end, precision, and cutting-edge industries including aircraft engine R&D, aerospace materials, and core component manufacturing.

Intelligent Equipment

With a focus on the machine tool industry — spanning all 12 major categories of intelligent equipment — Shunyi is a hub for high-end CNC machine tools. Leading enterprises such as Beijing No.1 Machine Tool and CCTEG Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology are headquartered here, and plans are underway to establish a state key laboratory.

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

Shunyi hosts a broad pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystem, covering all segments across the three major pharmaceutical and four major healthcare sectors to form a distinctive industrial cluster characterized by cross-border pharmaceutical trade and manufacturing. The complete value chain—from R&D to production and trade — is represented, with industry leaders such as Kangrentang, Hanmi, Continent, and AccuMedical operating in the district. Key projects include the Peking University School of Stomatology's International Innovation and Transformation Base for Oral Medical Device, along with two dedicated industrial parks, Konggang and Nancai, positioned to create a high-end medical device cluster.

Modern Service Industries

Aviation Services

With Beijing Capital International Airport at its core, Shunyi has developed the most extensive and mature aviation services cluster in China. This includes airport operations, air transportation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), aircraft materials supply, aviation IT, and in-flight catering.

Business Conferences and Exhibitions

The China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), completed in 2008, offers 106,800 m2 of indoor exhibition space and has hosted over 300 major international exhibitions and high-level conferences. Among these are four of the world's top 100 trade shows: Auto China, International Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition ( BICES), China International Machine Tool Show, and China Print.

The Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center, completed in 2024, features 210,000 m2 of net indoor exhibition space, along with a 50,000-m2 conference center and a 50,000-m2 star-rated hotel. As Beijing's largest and most fully equipped comprehensive event venue in Beijing, it offers ample space and functionality for exhibitions, conferences, and various other events.

Industrial Finance

Shunyi hosts nearly 500 leading financial institutions, including the Minsheng Bank Credit Card Center, China Asset Management, and Allianz Asset Management. It is also home to over 160 funds backed by state-owned and central enterprises, such as the Agricultural Development Infrastructure Fund, Guochuang Fund, and SDIC Fund. More than 130 listed or publicly traded enterprises, including Air China, Shunxin Agriculture, and Li Auto, are headquartered in Shunyi, with total direct financing exceeding RMB 230 billion. For three consecutive years, financial services have ranked among the district;s top three economic pillars.

Technology Services

As one of China's five national top-level nodes for the industrial internet, Shunyi connects more than 130,000 enterprises. The district is actively driving the integration of industrial internet technology with real-world applications, leveraging full life-cycle data management to advance the convergence of data and industry. These efforts are laying a strong foundation for international data exchange and fostering a distinctive, technology-driven, and scenario-rich industrial ecosystem.

Industrial Parks & Innovation Zones

Beijing China-Germany Economic and Technological Cooperation Demonstration Zone

Beijing Tianzhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone

National Base for International Cultural Trade (Beijing)

Chip Park No. 1 — Zhongguancun (Shunyi) Third-Generation Semiconductor Industrial Park

National Geographic Information Technology Industrial Park

HICOOL Industrial Park Phase II

Scientific Innovation Intelligent Driving Park