Changchun, called the city on wheels, is the cradle of China's automobile industry and the birthplace of FAW (First Automobile Workshop) Group, an automobile giant.
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The exhibition hall displays all kinds of Hongqi cars.[Photo provided to ejilin.gov.cn] |
The group is also a window for visitors to learn about the history of China's automobile industry, automobile manufacturing process and automobile culture.
Hongqi is a renowned automobile brand created by FAW, which also has connections with some historical events in China. Therefore, Chinese people have special bond with the brand.
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Hongqi is a renowned national brand in China. [Photo provided to ejilin.gov.cn] |
The exhibition hall was built in 2006, composed of three zones, covering an area of 3,000 square meters.
Zone A tells stories of Hongqi from 1958 to 1981 including how it was born and how the people of Hongqi contributed to the national construction. Zone B depicts how Hongqi overcame obstacles and challenges and earned its market share and reputation from 1981 to 2006. Zone C shows how it has performed as an innovator since 2007 and its blueprint.
The hall displays China's first self-made car and all the series of Hongqi,teaching the people of its history. From historical documents and pictures, visitors can truly understand what the Hongqi spirits are.
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Visitors take photos of one of Chairman Mao's cars.[Photo provided to ejilin.gov.cn] |
The hall also shows the production line of Besturn car, another renowned brand of FAW. Visitors can see how a car in FAW is produced through visiting channels in the air.