Old market turns into cultural park in Beijing

A clay sculpture is on display at the new Lang Park in Beijing, Sept 19. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A brand-new cultural park built on the site of a handicraft market in Shijingshan district in Beijing opened to the public on Sept 19.

As the second Lang Park in the capital, the location represents an innovative practice integrating many cultural sectors such as arts center, garden galleries and style catering.