These Beijing photos were taken during several short stopovers in China capital, which gave me the chance to visit a few of the standard tourist attractions… On one occasion, though, I was ‘lucky’ enough to be there during one of the biggest snowstorms in Beijing’s history. I managed to take few unusual photos but almost missed my plane as a result – all transport was at a standstill and getting back to the airport was a real challenge.
All the photos below were taken in winter. I have some summer photos in my archive as well and hope to add them here soon.
Ancient bricks of courtyard with Hongyi Pavilion and the marble terrace of Three Great Halls Palace on the background. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Qianmen Dajie, Beijing, China. The biggest snowstorms in 60 years
View towards Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Fire crew making snowmen in Qianmen Dajie.Beijing, China.
Statue of turtle - dragon. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Front view of the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Entrance to the Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Detail of the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing. China.
The biggest snowstorml in 60 years. Fire crew making snowmen in Qianmen Dajie. Beijing. China.
Statue of turtle - dragon. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Imperial Roof charms or roof-figures. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Guardian Lion in front of The Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Qianmen Dajie. Beijing, China.
Early winter morning. Steps leading up to the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing, China.
Early winter morning. View from courtyard towards the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing, China.
Winter Sunrise. View to Gate of Supreme Harmony from the terrace of Tree Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Fire crew making snowmen in Qianmen Beijing, China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Imperial Roof decorations (charms or roof-figures). Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Interior of Beijing International Airport. China.
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Qianmen Dajie. Beijing, China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
View Towards Meridian Gate from Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China