Life丨Axis becomes center of attention

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Halima, from Iran, took a break from her business trip to Beijing and signed up for an immersion trip through the Beijing Central Axis on Aug 5. "I am curious about it," she says about the axis, which is lined by key structures exhibiting the ideal layout of the Chinese capital and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27. ▲ The Shouhuang Palace (Palace of Imperial Longevity) complex in Jingshan Park is one of the landmark attractions along the Beijing Central Axis. Jiang Dong/China Daily Halima started her trip at Jingshan Park where she got a bird's-eye view of the Palace Museum and was stunned by the historical architecture's grandeur and sheer volume. Then, she walked about 4 kilometers soaking up what the Beijing Central Axis has to offer, including the Bell and Drum Towers, where she was fascinated by how the ancients kept time. In addition to sightseeing, she tried distinctive tourist facilities along the way. She took a particular shine to a traditional s ………………………………