Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure of Beijing that runs 7.8 kilometers from south to north, and encourage more people from all walks of life to engage in its protection, the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau and the Beijing Office for Conservation and Management of the Beijing Central Axis have been running this competition since 2021. These categories invite people from any age group or nationality with an interest in Beijing's Central Axis to promote the cultural heritage in creative formats, from renovation plans for old buildings, original music pieces and artworks, to cultural merchandise design and re-creation of the sites using digital technologies.

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Central Axis gets all lacquered up
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Central Axis gets all lacquered up

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The lacquer painting titled Eternal Central Axis measures 5.6 meters wide and 7.8 meters tall. The unveiling ceremony was jointly hosted by the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the Zhengjia Charity Foundation, and co-organized by the Beijing Central Axis Conservation Center and the Shen Shao'an Lacquer Art Museum in Fuzhou, Fujian province. The painting is 5.6 meters wide and …

Heritage provides blueprint for future
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heritage provides blueprint for future

China Daily  

The Beijing Central Axis Post Office, at The Guan museum in Dongcheng district, features a range of merchandise themed on Beijing culture. "The inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List has had a significant impact, increasing public interest in our work and inspiring us to create new cultural scenarios. We've developed a consolidated showcase of …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

The Drum tower is one of the landmark attractions along the Beijing Central Axis. In the short term, cultural exploration activities for the Beijing Central Axis will be organized to further optimize tourism routes and update and standardize the explanations provided by tour guides, thus better satisfying summer vacationers. More tourism products featuring digital, immersion and learning experiences along the …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

A map of the 15 key structures along the axis. BEIJING MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BEIJING CENTRAL AXIS/CHINA DAILY Luo says he will continue to explore various methods, such as immersive study tours, to enhance young people's understanding of traditional culture and guide them to establish a commitment to protecting historical cultural heritage. Having worked in inbound …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

The Drum tower is one of the landmark attractions along the Beijing Central Axis. In the short term, cultural exploration activities for the Beijing Central Axis will be organized to further optimize tourism routes and update and standardize the explanations provided by tour guides, thus better satisfying summer vacationers. More tourism products featuring digital, immersion and learning experiences along the …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

The Temple of Heaven is one of the landmark attractions along the Beijing Central Axis. Lyu Zhou, director of the National Heritage Center at Tsinghua University, says he has seen the Beijing Central Axis application for the UNESCO listing bring tremendous vitality to the capital, igniting people's love for the city and awakening cultural confidence and awareness. Lyu says the …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

A map of the 15 key structures along the axis. BEIJING MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BEIJING CENTRAL AXIS/CHINA DAILY Luo says he will continue to explore various methods, such as immersive study tours, to enhance young people's understanding of traditional culture and guide them to establish a commitment to protecting historical cultural heritage. Having worked in inbound …

Axis becomes center of attention
4 months ago

Axis becomes center of attention

China Daily  

The Temple of Heaven is one of the landmark attractions along the Beijing Central Axis. Lyu Zhou, director of the National Heritage Center at Tsinghua University, says he has seen the Beijing Central Axis application for the UNESCO listing bring tremendous vitality to the capital, igniting people's love for the city and awakening cultural confidence and awareness. Lyu says the …

Running for the Axis
4 months, 1 week ago

Running for the Axis

China Daily  

A mini marathon is held on Aug 16 to celebrate the inscription of Beijing's Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Runners gathered at the archery tower at Beijing's Zhengyangmen Gate on Aug 16 for a mini marathon event along the Beijing Central Axis. The event was hosted by the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the sports data …

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital

China Daily  

Aerial view of the Beijing Central Axis. A view of Yongding Gate at the southern end of Beijing’s Central Axis. The Central Axis of Beijing is an ensemble of imperial palaces and gardens, structures built for sacrificial rituals, ceremonial and public buildings, and the remains of the original central axis roads. Stretching 7.8 kilometers from north to south through the …

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis

China Daily  

Visitors take a group photo during a cultural experience along the Central Axis on Aug 3-5. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism hosted three cultural experiences along the Central Axis for Beijing residents and visitors between Aug 3-5. More than 100 people took part in the events organized to draw attention to the historical and cultural value of …

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-06 11:50 Visitors take a group photo during a cultural experience along the Central Axis on Aug 3-5. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism hosted three cultural experiences along the Central Axis for Beijing residents and visitors between Aug 3-5. Having worked in the cultural and tourism sector for many years, …

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural tours organized along capital's Central Axis

China Daily  

Visitors take a group photo during a cultural experience along the Central Axis on Aug 3-5. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism hosted three cultural experiences along the Central Axis for Beijing residents and visitors between Aug 3-5. More than 100 people took part in the events organized to draw attention to the historical and cultural value of …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Axis is central to capital's appeal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Axis is central to capital's appeal

China Daily  

An ensemble of landmarks representing the backbone of Beijing was envisioned centuries ago and still plays vital role in modern life, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Those taking a trip to central Beijing are often recommended to ascend Jingshan Hill and be treated to a rare bird's-eye view of the capital's old city. This is the Beijing Central Axis, celebrated as "the …

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

China Daily  

"Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site. 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 …

Axis is central to capital's appeal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Axis is central to capital's appeal

China Daily  

An ensemble of landmarks representing the backbone of Beijing was envisioned centuries ago and still plays vital role in modern life, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Those taking a trip to central Beijing are often recommended to ascend Jingshan Hill and be treated to a rare bird's-eye view of the capital's old city. This is the Beijing Central Axis, celebrated as "the …

Axis is central to capital's appeal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Axis is central to capital's appeal

China Daily  

Historical landmarks along the Beijing Central Axis include Forbidden City, Altar of Land and Grain, Qianmen Street, Temple of Heaven and Jingshan Hill. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY/BEIJING MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BEIJING CENTRAL AXIS Preservation efforts Zhao Yan, a resident living in the hutong near Di'anmen Inner Street, says that she has observed changes gradually taking place in …

Axis is central to capital's appeal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Axis is central to capital's appeal

China Daily  

MAP OF HISTORY WANG KAIHAO/CHINA DAILY/SU JINGBO/LI XIAOTIAN/CHINA DAILY Confucian rituals In addition to its significance in city planning and architecture layout, the Beijing Central Axis bears witness to the ritual traditions valued in Chinese culture. "Closely examine the planning of Beijing's old city, and it is evident that the buildings' specifications, hierarchies, order and layout deeply reflect the Confucian …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

China Daily  

Celebrations are hosted at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing to honor the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday. At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in …

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily  

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily  

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital

China Daily  

Beijing Central Axis runs north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing, totaling 7.8 kilometers in length. 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. At the northern end of the Axis are the Bell and Drum Towers; it …

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

China Daily  

"Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site. 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 …

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital

China Daily  

Beijing Central Axis runs north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing, totaling 7.8 kilometers in length. 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. At the northern end of the Axis are the Bell and Drum Towers; it …

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing Central Axis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

China Daily  

"Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site. 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 …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis
5 months ago

Beijing exhibition seals appeal of Axis

China Daily  

A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis is running at the China Millennium Monument's art museum in Beijing until Aug 25. A seal carving exhibition about Beijing's Central Axis - a string of buildings, complexes and archaeological sites running north-south through the capital's old city - opens at the China Millennium Monument's art museum on July 19. Using the …

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

Unique stamps for these 15 sites have been designed and are included in a newly released "Beijing Central Axis passport". With the recently launched series of public activities, aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal carving art form, tourists will be able to collect seal stamps unique to each heritage site, which can be found at …

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Seal carving provides 'passport' to the Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

Unique stamps for these 15 sites have been designed and are included in a newly released "Beijing Central Axis passport". With the recently launched series of public activities, aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal carving art form, tourists will be able to collect seal stamps unique to each heritage site, which can be found at …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

By Cheng Yuezhu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-03-12 16:24 A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval
9 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis gets seal of approval

China Daily  

A series of public activities aimed at promoting the Central Axis of Beijing through the seal-carving art form was launched at an opening ceremony held on Monday at Beijing's China Millennium Monument. Three main events have been introduced — seal-carving activities tailored for children and teenagers, an exhibition showcasing seal carving works, as well as an award ceremony in honor …

Central Axis-themed exhibition hails beauty of order and balance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis-themed exhibition hails beauty of order and balance

China Daily  

Central Axis, by Lu Yushun. First built in the 13th century, the Central Axis runs through the historic region of Beijing, from north to south, stretching some 7.8 kilometers. It connects imperial palaces, and architecture, public facilities and relic sites of ages, showing the philosophy of the construction of Beijing as the imperial capital. A painting exhibition now ongoing at …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Central Axis-themed exhibition hails beauty of order and balance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis-themed exhibition hails beauty of order and balance

China Daily  

Central Axis, by Lu Yushun. First built in the 13th century, the Central Axis runs through the historic region of Beijing, from north to south, stretching some 7.8 kilometers. It connects imperial palaces, and architecture, public facilities and relic sites of ages, showing the philosophy of the construction of Beijing as the imperial capital. A painting exhibition now ongoing at …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

Judges conduct a final evaluation of the video and image section. Around 50,000 students from Beijing's primary and middle schools joined the competition, among which 120 individuals or groups advanced to the final round, including international students from 11 countries. "Promoting and inheriting the culture of Beijing's Central Axis requires public participation, and the young ambassadors gave dynamic presentations based …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Axis competition gears up to host Beijing ceremony

China Daily  

A student participating in the youth section introduces Beijing's Central Axis using the Sun Yat-sen suit. The Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis has completed its final evaluation sessions and is scheduled to host an award ceremony on Jan 7 in Beijing. To raise awareness about the value of Beijing's Central Axis, the core structure …

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis
1 year, 1 month ago

International students participate in competition about Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University prepare for a competition about Beijing Central Axis. International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University are busy preparing for the 2023 Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis, with three songs highlighting heritage sites along its length. The annual competition, hosted by the Beijing Cultural …

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid
1 year, 2 months ago

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid

China Daily  

Residents dance in the square in front of the Yongding Gate. The Altar of the God of Agriculture stands near Beijing's Central Axis as a testament to China's rich farming culture. At a small farm field in this temple, emperors once attended solemn rituals to offer sacrifices to the God of Agriculture, and pray for favorable weather, bountiful harvests and …

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid
1 year, 2 months ago

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid

China Daily  

Residents dance in the square in front of the Yongding Gate. The Altar of the God of Agriculture stands near Beijing's Central Axis as a testament to China's rich farming culture. At a small farm field in this temple, emperors once attended solemn rituals to offer sacrifices to the God of Agriculture, and pray for favorable weather, bountiful harvests and …

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid
1 year, 2 months ago

Beijing's Central Axis takes center stage with World Heritage bid

China Daily  

A view of the Central Axis, as seen from the Drum Tower. The Altar of the God of Agriculture, located on the western side of the axis' southern section, is a microcosm of the city's efforts to preserve this heritage. The axis also contains Qianmen, which has remained a bustling commercial district since the Qing Dynasty and retains much of …

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