In the Beijing Overall Urban Planning Program for 2004 to 2020 that was passed recently, the developmental goal for Beijing city has been determined as“the national capital,a global city, a famous cultural city, and a convenient city for the residents ".

At the same time, the government should protect features of the downtown area, which has the greatest concentration of the city's ancient buildings and cultural relics.

Meanwhile, development of cultural programs in the tourism sector is encouraged, along with traffic system necessary for the protection and revitalization of the area. 

(Chinanews.cn January 18, 2005)