Before

• At the southeast corner is the country's largest corner tower, one of the most important units of the City Wall.

After

• In 2001, the municipal government invested a large amount of money to repair and rebuild the corner tower. [Full story]

Before

• Yongdingmen was first built in the thirty-second year of Ming Dynasty Emperor Jia Jing's reign, in 1552.

After

• Lying on the southern portion of Beijing's central axis, the gate brought new life to the region in 2004. [Full story]

Before

• Yuanmingyuan is renowned throughout the world for its fabled charms and association with modern Chinese history.

After

• The government paid 350 million yuan to relocate the residential areas in the three parks. [Full story]

Before

• The White Pagoda was built in the eighth year of the Zhi Yuan reign (1271 A.D.) and completed eight years later.

After

• In 2000, the government invested 4.2 million US dollars into its relocation project and 4.9 million for its renovation. [Full story]

Before

• The Beijing Confucian Temple dates back to the Yuan Dynasty, in 1306, to commemorate Confucius.

After

• In 1981, special funds were allocated to decorate the pavilions and halls in the temple. [Full story]

Before

• The Imperial College (Guozijian) was the highest institute of learning in China's traditional educational system.

After

• The government has earmarked 50 million yuan to rejuvenate Guozijian and the temple. [Full story]

Before

• The Temple of Moon (Yuetan Park) was built in 1530 as a site for imperial sacrifices to the moon.

After

• In 2004, the governments jointly earmarked 26 million US dollars for the renovation project. [Full story]

Before

• Huguang Assembly Hall dates back to the Qing Dynasty and was once used to hold banquets for social elites.

After

• The hall has been converted to Beijing Opera and Drama Exhibition Hall. [Full story]