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Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO World Heritage List
By Xinhua Published: Jul 28, 2024 03:15 PM
The Bell Tower is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Bell Tower is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list.

 
Visitors are pictured in front of the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Visitors are pictured in front of the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
A section of ancient pavement (R) is pictured at the Yongdingmen Park in Beijing, capital of China, on July 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

A section of ancient pavement (R) is pictured at the Yongdingmen Park in Beijing, capital of China, on July 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua

This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua


 
People visit the Wanchun pavilion on the mountain top of the Jingshan park in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

People visit the Wanchun pavilion on the mountain top of the Jingshan park in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua

This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua


 
This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Altar of Land and Grain in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua

This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Altar of Land and Grain in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua

 

This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows the Duanmen Gate, or the north entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua

This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows the Duanmen Gate, or the north entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua


 
The Tian'anmen Rostrum and the Golden Water River Bridge are pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Tian'anmen Rostrum and the Golden Water River Bridge are pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
The worship hall of the Temple of Agriculture is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The worship hall of the Temple of Agriculture is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, is pictured at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, is pictured at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
The Zhengyang Gate is pictured from its arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Zhengyang Gate is pictured from its arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
The Tian'anmen Square and its surrounding buildings are pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Tian'anmen Square and its surrounding buildings are pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
People visit the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

People visit the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua


 
The Yongding Gate is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The Yongding Gate is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. Photo: Xinhua