Black and white photos offer a rare glimpse of the Chinese capital 's landmarks devoid of tourists . Pictures were taken between 1900 and 1911 during the last imperial dynasty , the Qing dynasty of China . Locals and foreigners pose at the Temple of Heaven , Western Qing Tombs and Summer Palace . Quiet scenes are a far cry from modern-day Beijing , one of the most populous cities in the world .
Black and white photos offer a rare glimpse of the Chinese capital 's landmarks devoid of tourists . Pictures were taken between 1900 and 1911 during the Qing dynasty , the last imperial dynasty of China . Locals and foreigners pose at the Temple of Heaven , Western Qing Tombs and Summer Palace . Quiet scenes are a far cry from modern-day Beijing , one of the most populous cities in the world .