Savoring a Citywalk along Beijing Central Axis as autumn nears(1/4)

An aerial view of Beijing Central Axis. (File photo/China News Service)

As autumn approaches, a stroll along 7.8-kilometer Beijing Central Axis feels like unrolling the pages of a vivid historical scroll. Each landmark tells a tale of time: the weathered stones of Yongding Gate, the lively bustle of Qianmen Street, the golden sunset over the corner towers of the Forbidden City, and the fading twilight around the Bell and Drum Towers.

Photo shows Yongding Gate. (File photo/China News Service)

Tourists visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven. (File photo/China News Service)

Photo shows the archway of Zhengyang Bridge and the bustling life of Qianmen Street. (File photo/China News Service)