The Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza, the fourth of its kind in China, opens in Wuqing district, Tianjin on Aug 10. [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

The Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza had its highly-anticipated official opening in Wuqing district, Tianjin municipality on Aug 10, drawing a large crowd of visitors from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

The 4-storey exhibition hall of the Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

Designed in the shape of a palm of the hand, the 4-storey exhibition hall of the plaza is an architectural marvel. Spanning a construction area of 120,000 square meters, the indoor exhibition space offers a comprehensive range of services, including used car sales, pre-sales and after-sales services, insurance and licensing services. This simplifies the process of buying a car for customers, with all the steps from selection to finalizing the paperwork all done in one place.

Some of the vehicles on display in the Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

On its opening day, Aokangda showcased over 400 mid-to-high end used vehicles, with the plaza set to take delivery of thousands of used cars of many different makes for customers to choose from in the coming weeks. There will also be limited-time exhibits of classic models.

An interior view of the Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

To ensure that car inventory is updated in real-time, both online and offline, the plaza supports a multi-channel online service platform, which includes an official website, an app, a Wechat mini-program and live-streaming options.

The Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza attracts a host of visitors on opening day. [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

To provide customers with an even broader selection of vehicles to choose from, Aokangda has launched a nationwide car-sourcing service, with operations in major cities like Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chengdu and Tianjin. Wuqing district will now serve as a crucial hub to enhance coordination within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Its proximity to Beijing, coupled with its strong industrial base, makes it an ideal location for a thriving used car market.

The motor vehicle registration service station in the Aokangda (Beijing-Tianjin) Famous Car Plaza [Photo provided to exploringtianjin.com]

Currently, Tianjin boasts over 4 million registered vehicles, while Beijing leads the nation with more than 6 million. The demand for used cars in the area is substantial and continues to grow.