“北京中轴线：中国理想都城秩序的杰作”特展在川开展

Core Viewpoint - The exhibition "Beijing Central Axis: A Masterpiece of Ideal Urban Order" has opened at the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan, marking the first display outside Beijing since the successful UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Beijing Central Axis [1]. Group 1: Exhibition Overview - The exhibition spans 1,200 square meters and presents the historical evolution, cultural connotations, and heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis through artifacts, documents, models, and multimedia exhibits [2]. - It is organized into three main sections: "Origins of the Axis," "Axis Through Beijing," and "Sustainable Inheritance," which collectively outline the complete evolution of the Beijing Central Axis from its conceptual beginnings to its contemporary extensions [2]. Group 2: Thematic Sections - The first section, "Origins of the Axis," traces the development of urban axis planning from the pre-Qin period to the Sui and Tang dynasties, illustrating the evolution of the central axis concept through various dimensions such as ritual, architecture, and aesthetics [2]. - The second section, "Axis Through Beijing," focuses on the construction and expansion of the Beijing Central Axis during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, highlighting its role as a unifying axis for a multi-ethnic nation and showcasing the cultural symbiosis of "ritual and music harmonizing, three teachings coexisting, and officials and citizens sharing the city" [2]. - The third section, "Sustainable Inheritance," addresses the modern transformation of the Beijing Central Axis and its journey to UNESCO World Heritage status [2]. Group 3: Visitor Experience - The exhibition enhances visitor experience with innovative methods, including a 16-meter-long panoramic miniature model of the central axis and 3D animations that allow visitors to virtually explore the 7.8-kilometer axis [5]. - It features multimedia scenes that recreate historical rituals, such as the "Xu Xianqing's Official Journey" and the "Emperor Yongzheng's Sacrifice to the Agricultural God," conveying the historical and cultural significance of the axis [5]. - A special section compares the Beijing Central Axis with urban axes from other world cities like Pyongyang, Rome, and Paris, emphasizing the uniqueness of China's ideal urban order through civilizational exchanges [5]. - The exhibition will run until March 31, 2026, and will include lectures by experts on the heritage value of the central axis, as well as cultural activities related to Beijing's local customs [5].