Beijing has recently been designated as the UNESCO–UIA (International Union of Architects) World Capital of Architecture 2029, recognizing the city's exceptional ability to bring together one of the world's richest architectural heritages with a forward-looking vision of sustainable urban development. Its historic urban fabric, successful regeneration projects and vibrant architectural culture demonstrate how heritage, innovation and community life can reinforce one another in shaping resilient and liveable cities.

If you want to dive deeper into Beijing's architecture and history, here are four titles published by Tsinghua University Press worth exploring:

A History of Beijing, a three-volume series covering the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, offers detailed records and in-depth analysis of the architecture and history along the Beijing Central Axis, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

A Pocket Guide to Beijing's Central Axis provides accessible answers to frequently asked questions about this remarkable urban landscape. With a focus on architectural craftsmanship and heritage preservation, this book will help you better understand the historic buildings along the Axis.

Explore the titles here:

A History of Beijing: The Yuan Dynasty
https://www.tup.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/book_10478501.html

A History of Beijing: The Ming Dynasty
https://www.tup.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/book_10327201.html

A History of Beijing: The Qing Dynasty
https://www.tup.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/book_10327301.html

A Pocket Guide to Beijing's Central Axis
https://www.tup.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/book_10775201.html

Learn more about Beijing as World Capital of Architecture 2029:
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/heritage-and-innovation-make-beijing-world-capital-architecture-2029