Shot in the Summer Palace, Beijing.

Sunset at the Summer Palace, Beijing.

Mao memorabilia for sale at the Summer Palace, Beijing.

A contrast between Beijing's old rundown homes and the city's new sprawling residential towers. Shot in south-west Beijing.

Shot in Beijing.

A rainy night on Beijing's roads.

A Beijing dinner, as served in my grandfather's home in July 2008.

A hearty Beijing breakfast.

Traditional Chinese architecture, Beijing.

A Chinese performer reciting poetic comedy at a Beijing Opera show.