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Crowds sitting on benches in Beijing
May 2, 2010

Beijing Tourists

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Benches lining the walls outside the Forbidden City provide a moment’s rest for tourists visiting the ancient imperial palace in Beijing. The 178-acre (72-hectare) complex draws more than seven million tourists each year and ranks as China’s top attraction.


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Photograph by Tsi Wang, Your Shot

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