Parks to restore ancient buildings and landscapes

All 11 parks managed by the city - including the Temple of Heaven and Beihai Park - are poised to force out organizations and buildings that are not directly related to the parks.

The move is aimed at restoring historic buildings and landscapes to their former glory, Beijing municipal administration center of parks said yesterday.

The municipal parks are home to more than 20 historic sites that have, over the years, been occupied by public-sector offices, civil residences and restaurants, said Yuan Peng, a spokesperson for the Beijing municipal administration center of parks.