 "[District] 798 became home to the offices of graphic and interior designers, publicists and small ad agencies; to designer cafés, nightclubs, restaurants, boutiques and fashion-show venues; and to the studio/homes of dozens of artists..."

What added to the success of 798 was some of the early domestic and international art exhibitions, with the curation help of Feng Boyi.It began with the exhibition "Beijing Afloat" which was curated by Feng Boyi.In September 2003, fourteen different exhibitions were organized.