Beijing Extract 1 c.1932

Extraordinary and exquisite views of life and landscape in Beijing during the late Qing dynasty.

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Extraordinary and exquisite views of life and landscape in Beijing during the late Qing dynasty.

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Dancing bears and camels feature in views of Beijing's Summer Palace in the late 1920s filmed by an expat couple who are later seen enjoying a traditional Chinese meal.

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