摘要
The Central Axis of Beijing.The Central Axis showcases the ideal order of a Chinese capital city.Running north to south through the heart of historical Beijing,it comprises a total of 15 elements,includingformer imperial palaces and gardens,sacrificial structures,ancient city management facilities.and national ceremonial and public buildings,as well as the remains of original central axis roads.Construction of the Central Axis began in the13th century and was completed in the16th century.Since then,it has continuously evolved to become today's 7.8-kilometer-long axis-the world's longest urban axis.
