Home to Beijing's Guoan FC, Workers' Stadium (Gongti for short, Gongrentiyuchang in full) is a 66,000-seat monolith in the city's Chaoyang District.
Built in 1959 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, Workers' Stadium underwent a massive renovation in 2004 and regularly hosts some of China, and Asia's, most important sporting events, including select portions of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
The surrounding grounds and buildings comprise a popular recreational area, playing host to a clutch of clubs, bars and restaurants at night and providing locals with a bit of parkland forlight exercise and socializing during daylight hours.
The streets squaring off Workers' Stadium--Gongti Xi Lu, Gongti Dong Lu, Gongti Nan Lu and Gongti Bei Lu for short--are the scene of many more popular entertainment and dining hot spots, with the action flowing north and east toward Sanlitun.
Dining options include the excellent Jiu Hua Shan Roast Duck Restaurant, while cheap accommodations can be found at the Beijing Gongti International Youth Hostel.