Ten major projects are under construction in Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone, including a convention and exhibition center, a high-end hotel, a featured wine town, a cultural innovation zone and several cultural squares.

Bajiao Bay International Convention and Exhibition Center

 

A computer rendering of the Bajiao Bay International Convention and Exhibition Center [Photo/WeChat account: yantaifabu]

Covering an area of 140,000 square meters, the Bajiao Bay International Convention and Exhibition Center has eight exhibition halls and more than 30 multi-functional halls and conference rooms which can hold more than 40,000 people. The project will be completed in 2021.

The center was designed by American engineering firm AECOM and is expected to become a new landmark on the city’s coastline.

Yeda urban square

A computer rendering of Yeda urban square [Photo/WeChat account: yantaifabu]

Covering an area of 87,000 square meters, Yeda urban square include a 22-story office building and two 10-story office buildings. After completion, it is expected to improve the business environment in the zone.

Guxian overseas Chinese cultural and tourism town

A computer rendering of Guxian overseas Chinese cultural and tourism town [Photo/WeChat account: yantaifabu]

With an investment of 11 billion ($1.5 billion), the cultural and tourism town will feature local culture and tourism resources and will integrate entertainment, travel and creative culture.

Covering an area of 870,000 square meters, the town will be constructed in three phases. The construction of the first phase will begin this year.

Changyu wine town

A computer rendering of Changyu wine town [Photo/WeChat account: yantaifabu]

Covering an area of 700,000 square meters, Changyu wine town will integrate wine culture, tourism, wine tasting, featured hotels and healthcare in Yantai.

Huahai insurance headquarters

A computer rendering of Huahai insurance headquarters [Photo/WeChat account: yantaifabu]

With a total investment of 2 billion yuan, Huahai insurance headquarters will cover a total building area of 298,000 square meters, with 22,000 square meters above ground, including office space, training centers, and supporting facilities.

The headquarters is expected to be completed and put into use by the end of 2022. It was designed by the world's top architecture GMP, adopting the concept of green sustainability.

After completion, it will become a new financial industry center in the zone.