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Beijing Central Axis
Beijing Central Axis (), or Central Axis (), refers to a stretch of road in Beijing, People's Republic of China, China. Beijing Central Axis extends 7.8 kilometers from the Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing, Drum and Bell Towers in the north to the Yongdingmen Gate in the south. Beijing Central Axis boasts both ceremonial and iconic buildings dating back to the 13th century (Yuan dynasty). These structures, with distinctive features, serve as exemplars of ancient Chinese architecture. When so many heritages come together, the complex becomes a story of Chinese civilization and the process of unity in Chinese history, as well as a concise overview of Chinese aesthetics. source? The Central Axis was inscribed in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in China. Landmarks Beijing Central Axis is in turn from north to south, Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing, Drum and Bell Towers, Wanning Bridge, Jingshan Park, Jingshan Hill, Forbidden City, Altar of Land and Grain, Imperial ...
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Road
A road is a thoroughfare used primarily for movement of traffic. Roads differ from streets, whose primary use is local access. They also differ from stroads, which combine the features of streets and roads. Most modern roads are paved. The words "road" and "street" are commonly considered to be interchangeable, but the distinction is important in urban design. There are many types of roads, including parkways, avenues, controlled-access highways (freeways, motorways, and expressways), tollways, interstates, highways, and local roads. The primary features of roads include lanes, sidewalks (pavement), roadways (carriageways), medians, shoulders, verges, bike paths (cycle paths), and shared-use paths. Definitions Historically, many roads were simply recognizable routes without any formal construction or some maintenance. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines a road as "a line of communication (travelled way) using a stab ...
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