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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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Chengqi Earth Building in Longyan

LONGYAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 - Chengqi Earth Building of the Yongding earth building Chengqi Earth Building, a World Heritage site, is seen in Longyan city, Fujian province, China, February 7, 2011.

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Divine Granary Complex of the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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(Focus)CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Yongding Gate is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2024. 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. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu rides to work in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform dragon dance in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 24, 2024 shows people watching dragon dance performance in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor stamps a seal with the pattern of dragon at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 21, 2024 shows dragon patterns painted on the ceiling of Biyong Hall of Guozijian in Beijing, capital of China. Guozijian is located in the buffer zone of the Beijing Central Axis conservation area. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows ridge beasts on the roof of an ancient building in the courtyard of Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan park in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dragon shaped decorations are seen on a seasonal outdoor ice rink on the frozen Shichahai lake in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 24, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists from Malaysia pose for photos wearing dragon themed hats at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 23, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a chime bell in the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows dragon patterns carved on white marble railings of Shouhuang Hall in Jingshan park in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows festive decorations at a cultural and creative cafe in Jingshan park in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch dragon dance at the Qianmen Street in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Nine-Dragon Wall at Beihai Park in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 24, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Qianmen Street in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Beihai Park in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 24, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch dragon dance at the Qianmen Street in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists look at dragon themed stone carvings at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 23, 2024. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-DRAGON-ELEMENTS (CN)

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows the Nine-Dragon Wall at Beihai Park in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon approaches, many festive elements with the theme of "dragon" have been spotted at the axis of Beijing, bringing citizens and tourists a journey of "dragon" culture through ancient and modern times. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Hong'en Temple (front) and the Bell Tower (rear) in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a store where cultural products are on sale at the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition at Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2024. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a digital art hall at the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a Beijing Central Axis-themed post office at Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a book store at the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HONG'EN TEMPLE-OPENING TO PUBLIC (CN)

(240118) -- BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Hong'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China. The over 700-year-old Hong'en Temple opened to public recently. It is located to the north of the Bell Tower in Beijing, with Beijing Central Axis passing through its west annex hall. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the snow scenery of the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A mother and her child play with the snow at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 11, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Mu Wenchun)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This cellphone photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the snow scenery of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Mu Wenchun)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos in front of a turret of the Palace Museum in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the snow scenery of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos outside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 11, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Mu Wenchun)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos in front of a turret of the Palace Museum in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 11, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 11, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Mu Wenchun)