Several newly opened stations along Beijing Subway Line 8 have been turned into "underground galleries," decorated with ancient and traditional Chinese designs, from architecture to paintings. A giant mural inspired by princes' mansions during Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties is seen at Wangfujing Station on Monday. /CFP
2022.01.05 13:22 GMT+8
Beijing subway stations turned into 'underground galleries'
Updated 2022.01.05 13:22 GMT+8
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Several newly opened stations along Beijing Subway Line 8 have been turned into "underground galleries," decorated with ancient and traditional Chinese designs, from architecture to paintings. A giant mural inspired by princes' mansions during Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties is seen at Wangfujing Station on Monday. /CFP
The platform at Qianmen Station is decorated with red gates and pillars. /CFP
The platform at Qianmen Station is decorated with red gates and pillars. /CFP
The Jinyu Hutong (Goldfish Hutong) Station has a giant mural featuring a pond of swimming goldfish. /CFP
The Jinyu Hutong (Goldfish Hutong) Station has a giant mural featuring a pond of swimming goldfish. /CFP
A giant mural featuring a flock of cranes flying over the landscapes is seen at Qianmen Station on Monday. /CFP
A giant mural featuring a flock of cranes flying over the landscapes is seen at Qianmen Station on Monday. /CFP
The station hall at Qianmen Station has ancient Beijing-styled designs with elevators surrounded by red doors. /CFP
The station hall at Qianmen Station has ancient Beijing-styled designs with elevators surrounded by red doors. /CFP
The opening of the three stations means that Line 8 is fully operational, connecting the north and south of the city. /CFP
The opening of the three stations means that Line 8 is fully operational, connecting the north and south of the city. /CFP
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