Datianwan Stadium

Coordinates: 29°33′20″N 106°32′43″E / 29.555496°N 106.545221°E / 29.555496; 106.545221
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Datianwan Stadium (

Chongqing Lifan F.C.
before 2004.

History

  • 1954: Construction begins under the direction of He Long.
  • 1956: Stadium opens to the public.
  • 2005: Deemed a dangerous building due to potential safety hazards.
  • 2019: Closed for renovation.
  • 2023: Reopens after two years of restoration.

Architectural Features

  • Elliptical shape reflecting international standards.
  • Watchtowers, red walls, arched windows, and white jade railings with strong Chinese style.
  • Grandstand retaining its original style.
  • 2,000-square-meter red wall reinforced while maintaining historical appearance.
  • More than 20,000 seats reinstalled in gray, similar to the original color.

Recent Restoration

  • Focused on "repairing the old as the old" while restoring sports function.
  • Underground garage built with nearly 1,500 parking spaces.
  • Pedestrian bridge connecting the stadium to the Chongqing Working People's Cultural Palace.
  • Central axis cultural corridor on Helong Square with granite floor tiles, Chongqing characteristic trees, and black and white magnolia lampposts.[1]

References

  1. ^ 李元元. "在城市更新中"接力"城市记忆 新中国第一个甲级体育场焕新归来". www.cq.xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2023-12-04.

29°33′20″N 106°32′43″E / 29.555496°N 106.545221°E / 29.555496; 106.545221