Articles for Central Axis

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

Central Axis gets all lacquered up

China Daily  

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 …

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Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books
2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books

China Daily  

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

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Intl talents soak up Chinese culture along Beijing Central Axis
4 months ago

Intl talents soak up Chinese culture along Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

A group of international talents and their families from nine countries and regions worldwide, including the United States, Germany, France, and Pakistan, embarked on an immersive cultural journey along the historic southern stretch of the Beijing Central Axis on Aug 17. International talents and their families visit the southern stretch of the Beijing Central Axis on Aug 17. The cultural …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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每日一词|北京中轴线 Beijing Central Axis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词|北京中轴线 Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

联合国教科文组织近日将“北京中轴线”列入《世界遗产名录》。“北京中轴线”纵贯北京老城南北，始建于13世纪，形成于16世纪，此后经不断演进发展，形成今天全长7.8公里、世界上最长的城市轴线。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has included the Beijing Central Axis in its world heritage list. The Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. 在景山公园上拍摄的北京中轴线风光（2023年4月29日摄）。图片来源：新华社 【知识点】 当地时间2024年7月27日，在印度新德里召开的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，中国世界遗产总数达到59项。 “北京中轴线”的选址、格局、城市形态和设计体现了《周礼·考工记》所记载的理想都城范式，展现了中国古代城市规划传统，见证了北京城市的发展演变，是体现中华文明突出特性的重要标识。 “北京中轴线”遗产区面积589公顷，缓冲区面积4542公顷，15个遗产构成要素为：钟鼓楼、万宁桥、景山、故宫、端门、天安门、外金水桥、太庙、社稷坛、天安门广场及建筑群（天安门广场、人民英雄纪念碑、毛主席纪念堂、国家博物馆和人民大会堂）、正阳门、南段道路遗存、天坛、先农坛、永定门。 据介绍，联合国教科文组织世界遗产委员会认可“北京中轴线”的完整性、真实性和保护管理状况，及其作为社会和政治中心对中国社会发挥持续的作用，认为“北京中轴线”代表了世界城市历史中的一种特有类型，其所体现的中国传统都城规划理论和“中”“和”哲学思想，为世界城市规划史作出了重要贡献。 【函电贺词】 世界文化和自然遗产是人类文明发展和自然演进的重要成果，也是促进不同文明交流互鉴的重要载体。保护好、传承好、利用好这些宝贵财富，是我们的共同责任，是人类文明赓续和世界可持续发展的必然要求。 The world's cultural and natural …

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每日一词|北京中轴线 Beijing Central Axis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词|北京中轴线 Beijing Central Axis

China Daily  

联合国教科文组织近日将“北京中轴线”列入《世界遗产名录》。“北京中轴线”纵贯北京老城南北，始建于13世纪，形成于16世纪，此后经不断演进发展，形成今天全长7.8公里、世界上最长的城市轴线。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has included the Beijing Central Axis in its world heritage list. The Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. 在景山公园上拍摄的北京中轴线风光（2023年4月29日摄）。图片来源：新华社 【知识点】 当地时间2024年7月27日，在印度新德里召开的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，中国世界遗产总数达到59项。 “北京中轴线”的选址、格局、城市形态和设计体现了《周礼·考工记》所记载的理想都城范式，展现了中国古代城市规划传统，见证了北京城市的发展演变，是体现中华文明突出特性的重要标识。 “北京中轴线”遗产区面积589公顷，缓冲区面积4542公顷，15个遗产构成要素为：钟鼓楼、万宁桥、景山、故宫、端门、天安门、外金水桥、太庙、社稷坛、天安门广场及建筑群（天安门广场、人民英雄纪念碑、毛主席纪念堂、国家博物馆和人民大会堂）、正阳门、南段道路遗存、天坛、先农坛、永定门。 据介绍，联合国教科文组织世界遗产委员会认可“北京中轴线”的完整性、真实性和保护管理状况，及其作为社会和政治中心对中国社会发挥持续的作用，认为“北京中轴线”代表了世界城市历史中的一种特有类型，其所体现的中国传统都城规划理论和“中”“和”哲学思想，为世界城市规划史作出了重要贡献。 【函电贺词】 世界文化和自然遗产是人类文明发展和自然演进的重要成果，也是促进不同文明交流互鉴的重要载体。保护好、传承好、利用好这些宝贵财富，是我们的共同责任，是人类文明赓续和世界可持续发展的必然要求。 The world's cultural and natural …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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