Top 10 historic sites along Beijing Central Axis

By Zhu Bochen
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#Zhengyangmen (Qianmen)

People visit the Qianmen street in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located in the southernmost area of Tian'anmen Square, Zhengyangmen, or Qianmen, is the southern gate of Beijing's inner city. As the most well-preserved city gate in Beijing, Zhengyangmen provides a snapshot of the urban layout, military defense, ritual system and architectural style of late feudal society in ancient China. It bears witness to Beijing's history and culture.

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