In Pics: Xiong'an New Area in spring

People visit a park in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, March 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

XIONG'AN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Located about 100 km southwest of Beijing, the Xiong'an New Area has been designed as a major recipient of functions previously located in Beijing but which are not essential to its role as China's capital.

This aerial photo taken on March 31, 2023 shows the business service center in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on March 23, 2023 shows the Xiong'an Railway Station in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

An intelligent connected bus runs on a road in Rongdong area of Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on March 31, 2023 shows the sunrise in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the Baiyangdian scenic spot in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows a forest in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)■