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A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal
Order of the Chinese Capital

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No.1

Overview

Beijing Central Axis, running north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing and governing the overall layout of the capital, is an ensemble of building complexes and archeological sites, comprising 15components.

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No.2

Value

Beijing Central Axis bears the outstanding universal value underpinned by criteria (iii), (iv) and (vi).

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No.3

Comprising Sections

Cityscape sequence

The 7.8-kilometer-long cityscape sequence of Beijing Central Axis contains contrasts and variations in a harmonious and unified order. The layout is symmetrical with proportional modal relationships.

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No.3

Comprising Sections

Northern section

The Wanning Bridge, the towering Bell and Drum Towers, and commercial streets with a dazzling array of shops are combined to form the first spatial ensemble of Beijing Central Axis that extends from north to south.

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Comprising Sections

Northern-central section

The north part of the middle section concentrates the highest-ranking buildings of Beijing Central Axis, with shining glazed roof tiles and splendid building colors, to form the second spatial ensemble of Beijing Central Axis.

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No.3

Comprising Sections

Southern-central section

The flat and extensive Tian’anmen Square Complex in the south part of the middle section harmonizes with the overall traditional cityscape of Beijing Central Axis, forming the third spatial ensemble of Beijing Central Axis.

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No.3

Comprising Sections

Southern section

The southern section from the Zhengyangmen Gate to the Yongdingmen Gate forms the fourth spatial ensemble of Beijing Central Axis. In its north is a bustling commercial quarter, while in its south is the core area for emperors’ sacrificial and ceremonial activities during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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Central Axis Heritage

A cityscape sequence of magnificent buildings extending
from north to south

Culture

A reflection of diverse ideas of Chinese and foreign cultures

Conservation

Maintaining the urban layout that has survived to this day