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Beijing Central Axis: Restoring the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital

4.5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 120 min 4.3 km Beijing App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

The year is 1644. The last Ming emperor has fallen. A catastrophic rupture in time and space has shattered the cosmic order of the Middle Kingdom. And China has never fully recovered.

Seven ancient celestial forces, once perfectly aligned along Beijing's sacred Central Axis, have been scattered. Only by restoring them to their ideal order can balance be returned to the country.

Journey through centuries of imperial history, along one of the world's most extraordinary urban landscapes. 

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Explore iconic landmarks along the Central Axis, including the Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Jingshan Park and Beihai Park.Solve riddles rooted in real Chinese cosmology and the seven ancient celestial bodies.Uncover the dramatic story of 1644, the cosmic rupture that changed China forever.Experience Beijing not as a tourist but as a cosmic detective.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Beijing

A · Start

44 Jing Shan Xi Jie, 景山 Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009

B · Finish

201 Gu Lou Dong Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Koyaanisqatsi.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Koyaanisqatsi

Good to know before you play

  • Mystery
  • Step Into the Story
  • Hidden History
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • The last part of the game might not be available after 4PM.

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