"Protection, Renovation, Extension" is the principle for Beijing preserving its heritage.

A royal city protection plan has come into being, protecting the city's original architecture and layout.

Courtyards (sileyuan) also won deserved attention and 539 yards earned protected status. By 2008, Beijing will invest 120 million yuan annually to protect old Beijing.

[Pictured: Part of the City Wall that was recovered dates to the Ming Dynasty.]

Beijing - The Magnificent City 2004-2005.
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