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.
Front view of the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Entrance to the Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Fire crew making snowmen in Qianmen Dajie.Beijing, China.
Imperial Roof decorations (charms or roof-figures). Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Qianmen Dajie, Beijing, China. The biggest snowstorms in 60 years
Early winter morning. View from courtyard towards the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing, China.
Interior of Beijing International Airport. China.
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Qianmen Dajie. Beijing, China.
Imperial Roof charms or roof-figures. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
View towards Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Ancient bricks of courtyard with Hongyi Pavilion and the marble terrace of Three Great Halls Palace on the background. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Statue of turtle - dragon. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
Early winter morning. Steps leading up to the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing, China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Fire crew making snowmen in Qianmen Beijing, China.
View Towards Meridian Gate from Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Guardian Lion in front of The Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China.
The biggest snowstorms in 60 years. Qianmen Dajie. 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.
Detail of the Three Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City In Beijing. China.
Guardian Lion in front of The Gate of Supreme Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing. China
Winter Sunrise. View to Gate of Supreme Harmony from the terrace of Tree Great Halls Palace. Forbidden City. Beijing. China