Xidan Cultural Square in Beijing

People walk past the Xidan Pailou, a decorated archway, at the new Xidan Cultural Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 23, 2008. The reconstructed Xidan Cultural Square was opened to the public on Wednesday. More than 4,000 square meters of underground commecial area, the central stage and waterscape have been added to it. The Xidan Pailou, a decorated archway, was restored after disappearing for 85 years.


Photo taken on July 23, 2008 shows a view of the new Xidan Cultural Square in Beijing, capital of China. The reconstructed Xidan Cultural Square was opened to the public on Wednesday.


People have a leisure time at the new Xidan Cultural Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 23, 2008. The reconstructed Xidan Cultural Square was opened to the public on Wednesday.


Photo taken on July 23, 2008 shows a view of the new Xidan Cultural Square in Beijing, capital of China. The reconstructed Xidan Cultural Square was opened to the public on Wednesday.