Central Axis contest shows route to cultural awareness
2 years, 1 month ago

Central Axis contest shows route to cultural awareness

China Daily  

The area near the Bell Tower provides a space for people to enjoy the historical location in various ways. The competition was hosted by the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau and the Beijing Municipal Office for Conservation and Management of Central Axis. The organizers hope youth participation will enable more people to discover the beauty of historic features from their unique perspectives and ignite their enthusiasm for understanding, protecting and inheriting Central Axis culture. Jiang Yanying, associate professor of the Academy of Fine Arts at Minzu University of China, suggested that the competition should host cultural popularization lectures and other guidance activities to help young people better understand the history and culture of the Central Axis before creating their works. At present, the organizing committee of the competition has held 15 lectures on the cultural heritage along Beijing's Central Axis, which have gained the attention of more than 15 million people.

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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 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  

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 inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
4 months, 4 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 inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
4 months, 4 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 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  

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 …

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 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  

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 …

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  

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 …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

Exhibition highlights the need to protect cultural heritage along ancient route Some 50 old black-and-white photos displayed at an exhibition that just ended in Zhongshan Park, Beijing, gave visitors a sense of the historical and cultural significance of the Chinese capital's Central Axis. Gai Jianzhong, research center director at Zhongshan Park and co-curator of the exhibition, said: "These images were …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis

China Daily  

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's central axis

China Daily  

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main …

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spotlight shines on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

Ancient wisdom The Zhongshan Park exhibition only attracted modest attendance over the past three months, with visitors paying little attention to the elegantly arranged displays of cultural sites from different historical periods. Models of the Central Axis running south to north and of the cultural heritage sites on both sides of it were positioned in the main area of the …

City's tourism and creative industry show dazzles visitors
1 year, 3 months ago

City's tourism and creative industry show dazzles visitors

China Daily  

From the Central Axis and intangible cultural heritage to time-honored brands, Beijing wowed visitors during the China International Fair for Trade in Services with its rich culture and tourism resources. At the exhibition dedicated to culture and tourism services, exhibitors from Beijing focused on applications of digital technology and created scenarios of tech-industry integration to spur new consumption during this …

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing
1 year, 5 months ago

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing

China Daily  

Ms Pang Wei, First-Level inspector of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, delivers a speech. 2023 "Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour" global marketing event was held on Monday at Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, Beijing Municipal Central Axis World Heritage Application Work Office …

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing
1 year, 5 months ago

2023 'Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour' global marketing event held in Beijing

China Daily  

Ms Pang Wei, First-Level inspector of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, delivers a speech. 2023 "Great Wall Hero-Central Axis Tour" global marketing event was held on Monday at Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and supported by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, Beijing Municipal Central Axis World Heritage Application Work Office …

Library exhibits documents on Beijing's Central Axis
1 year, 6 months ago

Library exhibits documents on Beijing's Central Axis

China Daily  

An exhibition displays more than 200 exhibits relevant to the history and culture of Beijing's Central Axis. An exhibition showcasing documents relevant to the history and transformation of Beijing's Central Axis recently opened at the Capital Library of China in Beijing. Beijing's Central Axis refers to the core structure of the city, which runs 7.8 kilometers from south to north, …

Competition chronicles changes in Beijing's old city
1 year, 8 months ago

Competition chronicles changes in Beijing's old city

China Daily  

Students and pupils perform a song about Beijing's Drum Tower and Bell Tower at the Central Axis promotion award ceremony earlier this month. Wu Guangtao, aged 86, sent to the 2022 Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis a carefully crafted submission, combining thorough research with humanizing tales. Launched in 2021, the annual competition, hosted by …

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