Peking Collection

Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c. 1920 (engraving)
XJF696541 Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c.1920 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peking Man A new link in human evolution. Chimpanzee, Pithecanthropus, Peking Man and Piltdown Man (later shown to be a hoax). Date: 1929

China, Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport. Part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world

Sinanthropus, perhaps the lowest man known to science: excavating Choukoutien Cave where Peking Man dwelt 100, 000 years ago, and moulding his image. Date: 1939

China, Beijing, Gleaming glass and steel CCTV Headquarters building along Third Ring Road in central business district at dusk

CHINA. BEIJING. Beijing. Forbidden City. Hall

China / Beijing Gardens
The gardens of the SUMMER PALACE, with the Marble Bridge on the right

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Avro 621 Tutors in Peking including A53 circa 1931
Avro 621 Tutors in Peking, including A53. circa 1931. Date: 1931

Avro 621 Tutors in Peking circa 1931
Avro 621 Tutors in Peking. circa 1931. Date: 1931

Chairman mao zedong applauding red guards at a parade in tienanmen square, beijing, china, 1960s

Bicycles, Beijing (Peking), China, Asia

Great Wall, restored section with watchtowers, Mutianyu, near Beijing, China

Portrait of Beijing opera performer in costume, Beijing, China, Asia

Korea Scenery / Pass 1910
Korean scenery: the Peking Pass

Beijing (Liebig)
The temple of Ha-Ha-men

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Yuyuantan Park, Beijing, China

Yellow roofs, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Taken from Jingshan Park looking towards Tiananmen removed

Arrow Tower, Forbidden City moat, canal and palace wall, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built in the 1600s during the Ming Dynasty

Tree with temples near Pekin, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473476)
473483 Tree with temples near Pekin, China, 1901 (colour litho) (see also 473476) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Temple of Hatamen, Peking (chromolitho)
2782691 Temple of Hatamen, Peking (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Hatamen, Peking. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih granting an audience
3521126 Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih granting an audience; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih (1856-1875) part of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan

Map of Peking, c.1900 (engraving)
532822 Map of Peking, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Peking (Beijing), China, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

The Hsi Chih Gate, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436627 The Hsi Chih Gate, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Hsi Chih gate (Hsi Chih Men), Beijing

Le Temple Biyun
2436593 Le Temple Biyun by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Temple of Azure Clouds (Biyun Si). Photo in: The Pageant of Peking, compendium of photographies by Donald Mennie

Nan Shih Men, gate, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436591 Nan Shih Men, gate, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing gates: Nan Shih Men)

The Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436585 The Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. Summer Palace, the Jade Belt Bridge)

Refectory in a Buddhist monastery, 1896 (engraving)
2450180 Refectory in a Buddhist monastery, 1896 (engraving) by Regamey, Felix Elie (1844-1907); (add.info.: Religion. Buddhism. Refectory of bonzes in a buddhist monastery, Beijing, China)

19th Century plan of the City of Peking, 1860 (engraving)
1579603 19th Century plan of the City of Peking, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: 19th Century plan of the City of Peking. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China
FLO4722482 Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China. From Samuel Holmes (18th-19th century) Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary

Bronze Pavilion, Sumer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436598 Bronze Pavilion, Sumer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing, Bronze Pavilion, Summer Palace)

A street, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436587 A street, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. A street in Beijing. Photo in: The Pageant of Peking)

Camel caravan, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436578 Camel caravan, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing, camels caravan on the road to the Western Hills)

Hien-Fou, 1860 (engraving)
1579617 Hien-Fou, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts Hien-Fou, Emperor of China. Surrounding his image are landmarks of China. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving of the Great Viceroy of Peking, Yuan Shih-Kai
3521205 Engraving of the Great Viceroy of Peking, Yuan Shih-Kai; (add.info.: Engraving of the Great Viceroy of Peking, Yuan Shih-Kai reviewing his cavalry)

Beihai Park in Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436604 Beihai Park in Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Beihai park, winter palace, Beijing. The Marble Bridge)

Winter Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436586 Winter Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. View of the Winter palace from Jingsham Park, Beijing)

The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436573 The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. The Temple of Heaven (Altar of Heaven)

Summer palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436514 Summer palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Summer palace, Beijing)

Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin
3521159 Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin)

Map of the Chinese Empire, c.1900 (engraving)
533025 Map of the Chinese Empire, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of the Chinese Empire, with insets of Hong Kong, Peking (now Beijing), and Tientsin

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Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590125 Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Beihai Park in Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436515 Beihai Park in Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Beihai park in Beijing. View of the Stupa Bai)

Temple of Confucius, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436513 Temple of Confucius, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Temple of Confucius, Beijing. View of the portico)

The long corridor, Summer palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436630 The long corridor, Summer palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. The Long Corridor (Long Gallery, Chang Lang) Summer palace, Beijing

Marble Sentinel, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436602 Marble Sentinel, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. Marble sentinel in a buddhist monastery around Beijing)

A gateway, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436597 A gateway, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing, a gateway. Photo in: The Pageant of Peking)

Temple of Confucius, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436594 Temple of Confucius, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. Temple of Confucius)

The Forbidden City, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436583 The Forbidden City, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing, the Forbidden City)

Low relief on a stupa, Yellow Temple, 1920 (photo)
2436577 Low relief on a stupa, Yellow Temple, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. Bas relief on a stupa of the Yellow Temple (Huangsi)

Yellow Temple, Huangsi, 1920 (photo)
2436574 Yellow Temple, Huangsi, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Stupa in the Yellow Temple (Huangsi)

Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436571 Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing. Palace in the YuanMing Yuan Park, Old Summer Palace)

The Druim Tower, Beijing, 1920 (photo)
2436580 The Druim Tower, Beijing, 1920 (photo) by Mennie, Donald (1875-1944); (add.info.: Geography. China. Beijing, the Drum Tower, Gulou)

Camel caravan, city wallls, Beijing, Peking, China c. 1900
Camel caravan, city wallls, Beijing, Peking, China c.1900

Fourth Yard Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Peking Bejiing
19th century vintage photograph: Fourth Yard in the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Peking Bejiing

Tower on Tartar wall, Peking Beijing city walls c. 1900
Tower on Tartar wall, The Peking Beijing city walls

Some of the many signs which have appeared in the streets of Cardiff City Centre in the last few years. The sign here in St Mary Street is warning motorists of waiting restrictions. 2nd October 1964

George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985. Wham! were on a 10 day tour. They are pictured in front of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) Yuyuantan Park, Beijing, China

Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking

Hazy Zhoushan Pagoda Jingshan Park Skyscrapers Skyline Beijing, China. Jingshang part of the Forbidden City, later a separate park, built in 1179

Dagoba Gate, Jade Flower Island, Beijing, China. Beihai public park created 1000 AD. Stupa built in 1600 s

Bridge, Jade Flower Island, Beijing China. Beihai public park created 1000 AD

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

Wangfujing Snack Street, Beijing, China

Lanterns outside restuarant in Houhai, Beijing, China

Detail of pavillion ceiling at the Summer Palace, Beijing, China

Crayfish displayed at food stall on Wangfujing Snack Street, Beijing, China

Longan fruit displayed at stall on Wangfujing Snack Street. Beijing, China

Shopkeeper outside antique shop, Beijing, China

Flags displayed on city street, Beijing, China

Dumplings in bamboo baskets, Beijing, China

18m-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha in Wanfu Pavilion at Yonghe (or Lama) Temple, Beijing, China

Statue at Yonghe (or Lama) Temple, Beijing, China

Buddha statues for sale at Panjiayuan Market, Beijing, China

Stall at Panjiayuan Market, Beijing, China

Beads displayed on stall at Panjiayuan Market, Beijing, China

Scorpions on sticks, snack, Beijing, China

USA, New York, Manhattan, South Street Seaport, the Peking, a four-masted barque

Qinan Hall, Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

China, Beijing, Xuanwu District, Liulichang Xijie, Beijings Antiques Street, Collectible Chairman Mao pins

China, Beijing, National Aquatics Center, Swimming Venue for the 2008 Summer Olympics

St. Josephs Church, Wanfujing Avenue, Beijing, China

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"Peking: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Evolution" Discover the enchanting city of Peking, now known as Beijing, through its rich tapestry of history and cultural landmarks. From the Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway that once connected distant lands in 1920 to the groundbreaking discovery Man - a fascinating link in human evolution. As you step foot into Beijing Capital Airport, be prepared to witness a modern metropolis where tradition seamlessly blends with progress. The gleaming glass and steel CCTV Headquarters building along Third Ring stands tall as an architectural marvel, reflecting China's innovative spirit. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Beijing Gardens; these serene oases offer respite from bustling city life while showcasing China's meticulous horticultural artistry. Marvel at The Peking Observatory, depicted beautifully in Jean Baptiste du Haldes' illustration – a testament to ancient Chinese astronomical advancements. Delve into prehistoric times with Sinanthropus - perhaps one of science's most intriguing discoveries representing our earliest ancestors. Witness Avro 621 Tutors soaring over Peking skies circa 1931; these aircrafts symbolize China's aviation history taking flight during this era. Travel back to Chairman Mao Zedong's reign as he applauds Red Guards during a parade at Tiananmen Square in the vibrant 1960s. Explore the majestic Forbidden City Hall within Beijing – an imperial palace brimming with stories from dynasties past. Lastly, immerse yourself in everyday life by witnessing bicycles weaving through busy streets – an iconic sight synonymous with Beijing. Experience Asia’s charm firsthand as you navigate this captivating city filled with wonders waiting to be discovered around every corner. Peking invites you on a journey through time and culture like no other – embrace its diverse heritage and let it leave an indelible mark on your soul.