Beijing Art, Food + People pictures

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From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.

Silks, electronics and bargain fashions are just some of the wares on offer at this busy multi-level indoor market.

This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.

The capital of China combines the ornate delights of traditional culture with the vibrant life of a modern global city.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.

Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic center.

Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.

This museum is one of the biggest in the world, and is home to a massive collection spanning millennia of Chinese history.