An exhibition featuring achievements and landmark moments in China over the past seven decades opened at Beijing Exhibition Center on Sept 24.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. And the exhibition is part of nationwide celebrations.

"The exhibition comprehensively reflects the practices, achievements and experiences of the past 70 years, which witnessed great improvements in the country's economy and people's living conditions," said Premier Li Keqiang at the opening ceremony on Sept 23.

The exhibition zone, which is designed in the shape of a time tunnel, covers a total area of about 15,500 square meters.

The grand exhibition follows a chronological pattern, from 1949 to 2019. It covers five main sections: The preamble, "Standing in the East" (1949-1978), "Reform and Opening-up" (1978-2012), "Moving Towards Revival" (2012-2019), and "The Future".

Every section features historical and symbolic people and objects during that period. There are a total of 150 "firsts in China" on display, such as the first generation of China's homemade vehicles "Jie Fang" CA10 auto truck in 1956 and China's first gasoline engine.