The Spine of the Ancient Capital, the Backbone of Development, and the Pillar of Conservation An Analysis of the Cultural Value and Future Development of Beijing Central Axis as a World Cultural Heritage Site

Beijing Central Axis is the backbone of the ancient capital,a cultural spine shaped by the passage of time and spatial changes.Its successful inscription as a World Heritage site presents new opportunities for the conservation of the Central Axis cultural heritage,while also offering a fresh chance to link cultural and tourism sites along the Axis,fostering coordinated development.