With its roots dating back to the paradigm of ideal capital planning in traditional Chinese culture, the Beijing Central Axis shows an ensemble of building complexes and archaeological sites that governs the overall layout of Beijing’s old city.
Stretching 4.8 miles north-south through the heart of Beijing, it comprises 15 components, with the Bell and Drum Towers at its northern end and Yongdingmen Gate at the southern end.
The complex encompasses imperial palaces and gardens, imperial sacrificial buildings, ancient city management facilities, national ceremonial and public buildings, and central axis roads remains.
Watch this video to find out more about the Beijing Central Axis, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 27 July.
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