A Bit of Beijing

Posted on May 12, 2014

The [National Centre for the Performing Arts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Centre_for_the_Performing_Arts_(China)).

The National Centre for the Performing Arts).

Remains of the [Old Summer Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Summer_Palace), destroyed by British and French troops in 1860 as well as looting through the subsequent decades.

Remains of the Old Summer Palace, destroyed by British and French troops in 1860 as well as looting through the subsequent decades.

Ruins of Xiyang Lou (Western-style Mansion) at the Old Summer Palace.

Ruins of Xiyang Lou (Western-style Mansion) at the Old Summer Palace.

Beijing National Stadium at the Olympic Park.

Beijing National Stadium at the Olympic Park.

Detail of the Beijing National Stadium.

Detail of the Beijing National Stadium.

Beijing National Aquatics Center.

Beijing National Aquatics Center.

Detail of the Beijing National Aquatics Center.

Detail of the Beijing National Aquatics Center.

Kite sellers at the Olympic Park.

Kite sellers at the Olympic Park.

Fast food. Tastes good.

Fast food. Tastes good.

Mao Zedong Hall at the National Museum of China.

Mao Zedong Hall at the National Museum of China.

Outside the National Museum of China

Outside the National Museum of China

Beijing East Railway Station

Beijing East Railway Station

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