Daqing International Raceway & Racing Town

The circuit may appear under several English names, including Daqing International Circuit, Daqing Racing Town and Daqing Automobile Town F3 Circuit. They refer to the modern permanent racing circuit inside the wider Daqing Racing Town complex.

Using the Chinese address is helpful because English place names can vary between mapping and travel services.

Taxi, ride-hailing & driving

• From central Daqing: head north towards Sartu District and Airport Road, then continue to the Beier Road junction and Racing Town.
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• Ride-hailing: Didi and app-based taxis are usually easier for international visitors than hiring a car.
• Parking: the wider Racing Town has substantial vehicle space, but follow the instructions issued for your particular event.

Overseas visitors wishing to drive themselves should check Chinese licensing rules first. A foreign licence alone is normally not sufficient and a Chinese provisional driving permit may be required.

Train

• From Harbin: high-speed and动车 services run to both Daqing East and Daqing West.
• Station → circuit: there is no railway station at Racing Town, so complete the journey by taxi or ride-hailing.
• Daqing East or West? choose whichever gives you the best train time, then enter the circuit's Chinese address in your taxi app.
• Tickets: use China Railway's 12306 service to check the current timetable before travelling.

Bus & local transport

Daqing has an extensive city bus network and services reach the wider Racing Town area, but routes are less convenient for an unfamiliar visitor attending a timed race event.

• For first-time visitors: taxi or ride-hailing is the simplest way to avoid getting off at the wrong part of the large complex.
• Event buses: only rely on a dedicated shuttle if your race organiser specifically confirms one.
• Return trip: expect ride-hailing demand to increase when a large event finishes.

Daqing Airport transfers

• Daqing Sa'ertu Airport (DQA): the most convenient airport because both the airport and raceway are in northern Sartu District.
• Taxi or ride-hailing: usually the easiest way to travel directly from the airport to the circuit or your hotel.
• International visitors: Daqing is primarily a domestic airport, so you may need to connect through a larger Chinese gateway.
• Harbin: another option is flying to Harbin and continuing to Daqing by high-speed train.

Race-day tips

• Grandstand: the upgraded circuit has seating for approximately 2,500 spectators.
• Large complex: Racing Town contains several different motorsport areas, so make sure your driver takes you to the correct event entrance.
• Facilities: the F3 circuit includes a race building, garages and medical facilities.
• 2026 visits: Daqing Racing Town remains active, but confirm the exact motorsport meeting before making a special trip.

Where to stay

• Sartu District: convenient for both the airport and Racing Town.
• Central Daqing: offers a larger choice of hotels, restaurants and shops while remaining an easy taxi journey from the circuit.
• Camping: do not assume spectator camping is available. No standard race-weekend campground is clearly advertised for every event.

Accessibility

• Limited mobility: taxi or private vehicle is the easiest way to reduce walking and public-transport changes.
• Large venue: confirm the correct drop-off point before arrival because different events can use different parts of Racing Town.
• Before travelling: contact the event organiser for current accessible parking, seating and entrance arrangements.

Quick guide

• Flying? Use Daqing Sa'ertu Airport and take a taxi or ride-hailing vehicle.
• Coming by train? Use Daqing East or Daqing West, then continue by road.
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Check your event organiser shortly before travelling, as tickets, entrances, parking and spectator access can vary between meetings at the wider Daqing Racing Town complex.

Family-friendly highlights

• Daqing Museum: A good first stop for visitors unfamiliar with the region. Exhibits cover local nature and history, including impressive mammoth and prehistoric animal fossils.
• Longfeng Wetland: Daqing is known as a city of lakes and wetlands. This large urban wetland offers a completely different atmosphere from the circuit, with open water, reeds and birdlife.
• City waterfronts: Daqing has long stretches of waterside greenway, making a relaxed lake walk an easy activity after a busy race day.

History & rainy-day stops

• Daqing Oilfield History Exhibition Hall: Learn how the discovery and development of oil transformed this part of north-east China into a major industrial city.
• Iron Man Wang Jinxi Memorial: Discover the story of Wang Jinxi, a famous oil worker whose life became closely connected with Daqing’s industrial identity.
• Daqing Petroleum Museum: Displays explain how oil forms, how it is extracted and how petroleum technology developed - useful even if you know nothing about the industry.

Eat & drink like a local

• North-eastern Chinese food: Expect generous portions, dumplings, noodles, meat dishes and warming stews - especially welcome during Heilongjiang’s cold winters.
• Cold-water fish: Fish from the lakes around Daqing is a regional speciality, often served in hearty soups, stews or large shared dishes.
• Central Daqing: Head into the main commercial districts for the widest choice of restaurants, cafés and shopping after the racing finishes.

Get outdoors around Daqing

• Longfeng Wetland: Bring binoculars if you enjoy birdwatching. The wetlands around Daqing are particularly attractive during the warmer months and migration seasons.
• Lake walks: Daqing’s many lakes are part of the city’s character, with landscaped waterside areas providing easy places to walk without planning a full excursion.
• Winter activities: Snow and frozen lakes change the experience completely in winter, when Daqing offers skating, snow activities and ice-based motorsport.

Easy trips if you’re extending your stay

• Lianhuan Lake Hot Spring: Combine lake scenery with geothermal bathing in Dorbod Mongol Autonomous County. Winter visits are especially memorable when outdoor pools are surrounded by snow.
• Dorbod Mongol Autonomous County: Explore grassland, lakes and local Mongolian culture for a change from Daqing’s industrial cityscape.
• Lianhuan Lake: The wider lake district offers fishing, seasonal outdoor activities and wetland scenery, making it a good full-day escape from the circuit.

Good to know on event weekends

• Check which track is being used: Daqing Racing Town contains several different competition areas, so drifting, motocross and circuit racing may take place in different parts of the complex.
• Major meetings can be varied: The 2024 China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Festival combined CTCC touring cars, formula racing, drifting, motocross and off-road competition at one venue.
• Prepare for the season: Summers and winters offer very different experiences in Heilongjiang. Winter visitors need serious cold-weather clothing, while sun and rain protection are useful during warmer events.
• Allow time between attractions: Daqing is spread across a large urban area, so avoid trying to fit a museum or wetland visit into a short gap between track sessions.