Daxing

Daxing refers primarily to Daxing District, a district of Beijing Municipality in China. Located in the southern part of Beijing, the district encompasses a mix of urban neighborhoods, rural villages, and industrial zones and has undergone rapid development as the city’s footprint has expanded southward. The name comes from Chinese characters meaning “great prosperity,” a historical aspirational label for the area, which was previously organized as a county before its integration into Beijing’s urban administrative divisions.

A key feature of Daxing is Beijing Daxing International Airport, which is situated within the district. The airport began commercial operations in 2019 and is intended to relieve capacity pressure on Beijing Capital International Airport. Its terminal, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is noted for its starfish-like layout with multiple radiating concourses surrounding a central core. The airport has contributed to economic activity in Daxing by attracting logistics, aviation, and related services, as well as stimulating new residential and commercial development around transportation hubs.

Administratively, Daxing District is governed as part of Beijing Municipality and represents one of the municipality’s southern districts. In recent years the district has pursued modernization and urbanization, expanding infrastructure, industry, and public services to support a growing population. The area features a blend of agricultural land, new housing, and industrial zones, reflecting its transition from a traditional rural area into a more urbanized component of Beijing.