The Days of the Iron Horse

The TV series "South of Beijing" is a reality-themed TV series about the workers of the Changxindian Railway Factory in southwest Beijing. The main story line of the play is told from the early years of the Republic of China to the early days of the founding of New China. The protagonists Kang Benshan, Wang Ranqiu, Wan Chengshun and others are Changxindian Railway Factory workers who grew up in the "mouth" and "seam" at the bottom of Changxindian Ancient Town in southwest Beijing. They dreamed of "becoming great craftsmen, repairing the most difficult machines, and building the best trains." Under the leadership of the party, they united workers to fight together, established workers' clubs, protected technical backbones, resisted Japanese aggression, arrested Kuomintang agents, etc., and devoted all their efforts in the historical process of national independence, national prosperity, and industrial rise. From the perspective of "little people, big times", this drama integrates Beijing's urban culture and railway industry culture, creating a number of distinctive and evocative characters such as Kang Benshan, Wang Ranqiu, and Wan Chengshun. It shows their patriotism and innovation, self-improvement, courage to dedicate, and the courage to pursue their dreams, and ultimately realize the remarkable journey of the motherland's industrial rise. The audience can truly feel the process of the protagonist's personal life ideals and the fate of the country resonating at the same frequency. According to the creator, this drama is the first domestic TV series to focus on the historical story of Chinese railway workers. Changxindian Ancient Town in Beijing was a must-visit for visiting Beijing in ancient times.