City transformation is a capital idea

Beijing started as an industrial base, but is shaking off its old image to become a science-savvy international metropolis

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Chen Limin hadn't noticed until recently that an ancient temple existed in the alley where she has been living for 15 years in Beijing's Xicheng district.