Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-07-27 13:47

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/27/WS66a48a0ca31095c51c5104b2.html Beijing Central Axis runs north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing, totaling 7.8 kilometers in length. It was initially constructed in the 13th century and shaped in the 16th century. With continuous refinement over seven centuries, Beijing Central Axis is an ensemble of building complexes and archeological sites that governs the overall layout of the old city.