2019.09.12 19:05 GMT+8

Beijing, world-renowned megacity with an imperial past

Updated 2019.09.12 19:05 GMT+8
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Beijing, a world-renowned megacity with an imperial past, boasts an unrivaled mixed legacy of triumph, endurance, and innovation. The skyscraper-dominated skyline, the ancient Forbidden City, the idyllic Summer Palace, and the narrow alleys of old Beijing – all of these make up the unique landscape of the Chinese capital. /VCG Photo

The Forbidden City in Beijing at sunset. /VCG Photo

In a small alley, Beijing. /VCG Photo

Green Beijing. /VCG Photo

An autumn view of a narrow alley in old Beijing. /VCG Photo

The Summer Palace in Beijing. /VCG Photo

The Great Wall in Beijing wrapped with clouds. /VCG Photo

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