Beijing Central Axis to mark 2nd anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage inscription

This photo taken on July 24, 2026 shows a view of the Yongdingmen Gate under renovation in Beijing, capital of China. The systemic renovation of the Yongdingmen Gate started on October 2025. Marking the second anniversary of the successful inscription of the Beijing Central Axis on the UNESCO World Heritage List, heritage sites along the Beijing Central Axis, such as the Palace Museum, Zhengyangmen Gate, and Altar of the God of Agriculture, also referred to as the Xiannongtan Temple, will either open to the public free of charge or launch new exhibitions on July 27.

Over the past two years, efforts to conserve, inherit and make good use of the Beijing Central Axis have advanced steadily, achieving new outcomes in areas including related legal system, UNESCO World Heritage signage, landscape improvement, creative utilization, collaborative protection and international communication. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)