北京中轴线于2024年7月27日被联合国教科文组织列入《世界遗产名录》，成为中国第59项世界遗产、北京第8项世界文化遗产[1]。这条纵贯北京老城南北、始建于13世纪、全长7.8公里的中轴线，已从地理轴线转化为文明传承之轴[1]。
申遗成功后，北京推进了一系列古建修缮与开放工程。正阳门城楼时隔六年于7月27日重新向社会开放，修缮内容涵盖屋面挑顶、大木构件加固、地仗修补、内外檐油饰等[1]。北京古代建筑博物馆于同日免费向公众开放，展出藻井上的1420余颗星星[1]。天坛博物馆于今年6月正式揭牌，天坛已基本完成祈谷坛、圜丘坛等核心区域的数字档案永久留存[1]。
在文物活化方面，北京通过多种创新机制扩大公众参与。"数字打更人"项目已累计培训认证志愿者近1.7万人，产生有效遗产巡检图片7万多张[1]。原百年京工友谊时装厂改造而成的恒溯界·时光于今年7月正式开门迎客，该项目将建筑从23米降至9.6米[1]。根据规划，北京将于2025年秋在法国巴黎举办"世界遗产在北京"主题展览，并在"十五五"时期实现中轴线遗产点全部对外开放[1]。
Beijing's Central Axis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 27, 2024, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site and Beijing's eighth cultural heritage site [1]. The axis, which originated in the 13th century and stretches 7.8 kilometers through the heart of Beijing's old city, now stands recognized as a symbol of the capital's architectural and cultural legacy [1].
Since its inscription, Beijing has undertaken comprehensive efforts to transform the axis from a geographical landmark into a living center of cultural transmission [1]. The restoration and reopening of the Zhengyang Gate Tower on July 27, following a six-year closure, marks a significant milestone in this initiative [1]. The restoration work encompassed roof repairs, reinforcement of timber structural components, foundation repairs, and repainting of both exterior and interior surfaces [1]. Complementing this achievement, the Temple of Heaven Museum was officially inaugurated in June 2024, with the Temple of Heaven's core areas, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar, now having their digital archives permanently preserved [1]. Additionally, the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum opened its doors free of charge to the public on July 27, featuring an exhibition of over 1,420 stars depicted on its coffered ceiling [1].
Cultural preservation efforts extend beyond physical restoration. The "Digital Night Watchman" volunteer program has trained and certified nearly 17,000 volunteers, who have generated over 70,000 documented heritage inspection images [1]. Looking ahead, Beijing plans to host the "World Heritage in Beijing" exhibition in Paris in autumn 2025, and aims to open all heritage sites along the Central Axis to the public during the 15th Five-Year Plan period [1]. The Protection and Management Regulations for Beijing's Central Axis Cultural Heritage were formally enacted in 2022, providing a legal framework for ongoing preservation efforts [1].