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2026.10.07 16:51 GMT+8

My city, my say: Old Beijing, new life

Updated 2026.10.07 16:51 GMT+8
CGTN

Beijing is constantly changing, but its history remains part of everyday life. From historic buildings to entire neighborhoods and landscapes, preservation is also a matter of city governance – one in which residents can raise concerns through the 12345 hotline, while authorities are responsible for listening and taking action.

The Forbidden City is seen from Jingshan Park in Beijing, China, August 2019. /CGTN

Sunlight shines through the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace around the winter solstice in Beijing, China, 2026. /CGTN

The Temple of Heaven is seen in autumn in Beijing, China, November 2024. /CGTN

Spring blossoms frame Beihai Park in Beijing, China, March 2023. /CGTN

Sunrise is seen over the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, October 2024. /CGTN

Clouds drift over the Great Wall after summer rain in Beijing, China, May 2024. /CGTN

The White Pagoda Temple is seen after snowfall in Beijing, China, January 2022. /CGTN

Beijing's Drum Tower stands against the city's modern skyline in Beijing, China, February 2022. /CGTN

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