Only accessible with a ticket for a current Olympic event, the National Stadium known as the "Bird's Nest" casts a calm reflection on the lake.

The contrast between old and new in China is nowhere more apparent than the largest city of Shanghai.

The most flamboyant architecture in China is in Shanghai. This is the view 88 floors down to the lobby of the Jinmao Observatory 88 building.

Shanghai's skyline boasts a beautiful array of skyscrapers combining shiny metal and glass.

This gentleman poses for a rare por- trait before entering the muslim-only section of the Great Mosque of Xi'an.

Chinese policeman takes a break in the shade while patrolling the Sum- mer Palace, a popular tourist dest- ination for Chinese and foreigners.

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