Baby Chick Quiz: Is the Beijing Axis a real line?

The Beijing Axis is not a real line.

Background:

The Beijing Central Axis is the axis of symmetry of the city's east-west symmetrical layout of buildings since the Yuan Dynasty moved the capital to "Zhongdu" (later renamed Dadu). After more than 700 years and a total length of about 7.8 kilometers, the Beijing Central Axis is a continuous spatial sequence and cityscape formed through long-lasting design and construction, and is an important cultural vein for the inheritance of Beijing's urban history.

Symmetrical features:

All kinds of temple buildings are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the central axis in accordance with the traditional system of "Long Temple, Chong Que Altar". The Temple of Heaven, the Temple of the First Peasant, the East Gate, the West Gate, the Chongwen Gate, the Xuanwumen Gate, the Imperial Temple, the Altar of the Gods and Goddesses of Religion, the Donghuamen Gate, the Xihuamen Gate, the Dongzhimen Gate, the Xizhimen Gate, the Andingmen Gate, and the Deshengmen Gate are symmetrically distributed along the axis of the central axis.

Central Axis Layout:

The central axis of Beijing starts from the Yongding Gate of the outer city in the south, and passes through the Zhengyang Gate of the inner city, the Zhonghua Gate, the Tian'an Gate, the Duanmen Gate, the Wumen Gate and the Taihe Gate, and then passes through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Middle Harmony, the Hall of Baohe Temple, the Palace of Qianqing, the Palace of Kunning, the Gate of Divine Wushu, and then passes the Wanchun Pavilion of the Mount of Long Livelihood, the Palace of the Emperor of Longevity and the Drum Tower, and then directly arrives at the center of the Bell Tower.

Historical Value of Beijing Central Axis:

1, Cultural Heritage

The Beijing Central Axis is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and urban planning, representing the planning concepts and architectural styles of the ancient Chinese royal capital. It includes many historical buildings and cultural landscapes, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and the Qianmen Gate, which are important heritage of Chinese history and culture.

2. Ancient Urban Planning

The central axis embodies the concept of ancient Chinese urban planning. It divides the city into north and south with Tiananmen Square as the boundary and connects important building groups through wide roads and courtyards. This layout was intended to reflect honor and power, and to provide the emperor and the court with suitable places to live and conduct government business.

3. Sightseeing and Tourism Value

The Beijing Central Axis is not only of great significance within China, but also enjoys a great reputation internationally. It attracts a large number of tourists and sightseers every year to visit and explore. The historical attractions and cultural heritage of the Central Axis provide a unique travel experience and a better understanding of China's history and culture.