As the world turns a collective new page, CGTN takes you on a stunning aerial tour of Beijing’s Central Axis lit up for New Year’s Eve.The north-south axis, widely known as the “backbone” of Beijing, is the best preserved core area of the ancient city, boasting a history of 800 years. The 7.8 kilometer-long line stretches from Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ends at the Drum and Bell Towers in the north, crossing through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.