

Giant pandas are the most popular attraction at the Beijing zoo. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Giant pandas are the most popular attraction at the Beijing zoo. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective


Hidden behind the modern motorways and high-rise buildings, you can find the authentic flavour of old Beijing with narrow alleyways and roadside food stalls. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Hidden behind the modern motorways and high-rise buildings, you can find the authentic flavour of old Beijing with narrow alleyways and roadside food stalls. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective


Once the private residence of emperors, the Forbidden City and its imperial garden is now a draw card for tourists. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Once the private residence of emperors, the Forbidden City and its imperial garden is now a draw card for tourists. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective


Bikes still outnumber cars by more than 2-1 in Beijing. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Bikes still outnumber cars by more than 2-1 in Beijing. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective


Deep fried scorpions from the Donghuamen night markets make a crunchy treat for the brave. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Deep fried scorpions from the Donghuamen night markets make a crunchy treat for the brave. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective


Ghost alley. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Ghost alley. : Beijing: A photographer's perspective
Beijing: A photographer's perspective
As Beijing readies itself for the 2008 Olympic Games in August, Otago Daily Times Illustrations Editor Stephen Jaquiery explores some of the city's...
