CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Running enthusiasts pose for a group photo in front of a turret of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2024. The Beijing Central Axis is a running route full of cultural vibe in the eyes of running enthusiasts. 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. 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. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem tha

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