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Cyclists Near Billboard
Cyclists park beneath a billboard advertising sport shoes, a reflection of China's burgeoning economy.

Photograph by Guang Niu/Getty Images

Beijing City Life

Continue your visual tour of Beijing with captivating images that showcase its blend of ancient architecture and modern vibrance.

January 7, 2010

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