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On the Central Axis of Beijing, the past intertwines with the present

On the Central Axis of Beijing, the past intertwines with the present

Published on: 2026-07-28

Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation

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Beijing, July 27 /Xinhua/ — July 27 marks the two-year anniversary since the Central Axis of Beijing /”Zhongzhouxian”/ was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. More and more residents of the capital and tourists visit the Central Axis to touch a living thread of history, strolling among ancient architectural monuments and modern buildings.

The central axis of Beijing stretches 7.8 km from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to the Yondingmen Gate in the south of Beijing, along which 15 cultural heritage sites are located. The central axis embodies the centuries-old history of Beijing’s urban development, serves as a testimony to the continuity of Chinese civilization, and reflects the historical changes that have taken place in the capital.

Beijing, July 27 /Xinhua/ — On July 27, it marks two years since the Central Axis of Beijing (/”Zhongzhouxian”/) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. More and more residents of the capital and tourists visit the Central Axis to touch the living thread of history while strolling among ancient architectural monuments and modern buildings.

The central axis of Beijing stretches 7.8 km from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to the Yongdingmen Gate in the south of Beijing, along which 15 cultural heritage sites are located. The central axis embodies the centuries-old history of Beijing’s urban development, serves as a testament to the continuity of Chinese civilization, and reflects the historical changes that have taken place in the capital.

Beijing, July 27 /Xinhua/ — July 27 marks the two-year anniversary since the Central Axis of Beijing (“Zhongzhouxian”) was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. More and more residents of the capital and tourists visit the Central Axis to touch a living thread of history while strolling among ancient architectural monuments and modern buildings.

The central axis of Beijing stretches 7.8 km from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to the Yundingmen Gate in the south of Beijing, along which 15 cultural heritage sites are located. The central axis embodies the centuries-old history of Beijing’s urban development, stands as a testament to the continuity of Chinese civilization, and reflects the historical changes that have taken place in the capital.

Beijing, July 27 /Xinhua/ — On July 27, it has been two years since the Central Axis of Beijing (“Zhongzhouxian”) was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. More and more residents of the capital and tourists visit the Central Axis to connect with a living thread of history while strolling among ancient architectural monuments and modern buildings.

The central axis of Beijing stretches 7.8 km from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to the Yongdingmen Gate in the south of Beijing, along which 15 cultural heritage sites are located. The central axis embodies the centuries-old history of Beijing’s urban development, serves as a testament to the continuity of Chinese civilization, and reflects the historical changes that have taken place in the capital.

Beijing, July 27 /Xinhua/ — On July 27, it marks two years since the inclusion of Beijing’s Central Axis (“Zhongzhouxian”) in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. More and more residents of the capital and tourists are visiting the Central Axis to connect with a living thread of history, strolling among ancient architectural monuments and modern buildings.

The central axis of Beijing stretches 7.8 km from the Bell and Drum Towers in the north to the Yongdingmen Gate in the south of Beijing, along which 15 cultural heritage sites are located. The central axis embodies the centuries-old history of urban development in Beijing, serves as evidence of the continuity of Chinese civilization, and reflects the historical changes that have occurred in the capital.

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