Goldenport Park Circuit
Goldenport Park Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.39 km (1.485 mi)
- Turns
- 12
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2001
- Website
- goldenport.com.cn
Track map and layout
金港国际赛车场 opened in December 2001 in Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District, about 10 km north of central Beijing, and was designed by Australian circuit architect Michael McDonough. Note: this Beijing venue is a distinct circuit from the unrelated Chengdu Goldenport Circuit, which closed and was demolished in 2019 - the Beijing track remains a going concern. The compact 2.390 km, 12-turn layout is known among drivers for a very smooth surface with unusually low grip in several sections, making it a technical, low-speed circuit rather than a high-speed one, with two grandstands and 25 pit garages.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 2.39 km | 12-turn permanent layout |
Events and race weekends
Goldenport Park's highest-profile moment came in October 2014, when it hosted a round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship as Round 9 of that season, added to the calendar after logistics problems forced the removal of a planned Sonoma Raceway round in the United States. The circuit's earlier history included Formula BMW and GT1 World Championship racing in the mid-to-late 2000s. No confirmed recurring annual international or national series could be verified for the circuit's current calendar.
Getting there and parking
The circuit is in Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District, about 10 km north of central Beijing, making it one of the more accessible Chinese circuits for visitors already in the capital. Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport both serve the city; specific circuit shuttle or nearby-metro-station details are not published by an accessible official source.
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Hotels and camping near Goldenport Park Circuit
Most visitors stay in central Beijing, which has an enormous hotel supply and is only around 10 km from the circuit by road.
Where to look
Central and northeastern Beijing (Chaoyang District and nearby, closest to the circuit and best connected to the wider city).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The circuit complex includes a 4x4 course, a motel and an Auto Mall vehicle-trading centre alongside the racing circuit itself, but no confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTCC TC1 lap record | 1:05.382 | Tom Chilton | Chevrolet RML Cruze | 2014 |
| GT1 lap record | 1:11.231 | Maxime Martin | Matech Ford GT1 | 2011 |
Spectator guide
The circuit has two grandstands, sized for domestic and one-off international events such as its 2014 WTCC round rather than the largest F1-scale crowds seen at Shanghai.
Seating
Two grandstands along the main straight and pit complex area.
Weather
- October (2014 WTCC round): cool, dry autumn conditions typical of Beijing, daytime highs generally in the mid-to-high teens °C
History of Goldenport Park Circuit
An early home for Beijing motorsport
Goldenport Park Circuit opened in December 2001 in Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District, about 10 km north of central Beijing, designed by Australian circuit architect Michael McDonough. It was one of China's earliest permanent racing venues near a major city, built at FIA Grade 3 standard with a compact 12-turn, 2.390 km layout known for its smooth but low-grip surface, and it should not be confused with the unrelated Chengdu Goldenport Circuit, a separate venue that opened later and was demolished in 2019.
A single, memorable WTCC weekend
The circuit's best-known moment came in October 2014, when the FIA World Touring Car Championship added a round at Goldenport Park as Round 9 of that season, a late change to the calendar after logistics issues forced the removal of a planned Sonoma Raceway race in the United States. Tom Chilton won the first race and Robert Huff the second, giving the Beijing venue a rare taste of top-flight international competition alongside earlier appearances by Formula BMW and GT1 World Championship machinery in the mid-to-late 2000s.
A quieter present day
Goldenport Park's FIA grading lapsed in early 2026, and no confirmed recurring international or national series currently uses the venue on an annual basis. The wider complex, which includes a 4x4 course, a motel and an Auto Mall vehicle-trading centre, continues to operate, but its role today appears to be a lower-key facility for club and one-off events rather than the recurring international host it briefly was in 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goldenport Park Circuit in Beijing still open?+
Yes. It remains an operating facility, distinct from the unrelated Chengdu Goldenport Circuit, which closed and was demolished in 2019. Its FIA grading lapsed in early 2026 and its current event calendar is limited.
How long is Goldenport Park Circuit?+
The circuit is 2.390 km (1.485 miles) long with 12 turns.
Did Goldenport Park Circuit host international racing?+
Yes. It hosted a round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship in October 2014, plus earlier Formula BMW and GT1 World Championship events in the 2000s.
Where is Goldenport Park Circuit located?+
In Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District, about 10 km north of central Beijing.
Can the public drive Goldenport Park Circuit?+
No confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified; the wider complex includes a 4x4 course and Auto Mall alongside the circuit.
Other tracks nearby
- Beijing Olympic Green Circuit · 15 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- V1 Auto World Tianjin · 79 km · road course
- Ordos International Circuit · 573 km · road course
- Jiangsu Wantrack International Circuit · 954 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.