Beijing's National Day holiday through foreigner's lens
By Bruce Connolly | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-10-09 14:38
Entrance to Taikooli Sanlitun in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]
The recent seven-day National Day holiday, which saw many visitors coming to Beijing, was also a time for locals to go out to shop, dine or just enjoy the many attractions of their city.
For photographer Bruce Connolly, it was a time to be out with a camera, for there are so many moments to capture through the lens.
His outings took him to Sanlitun Taikooli, a very popular lifestyle area that attracts many younger people, as well as the historic Wangfujing Street, a must-see area for domestic tourists in particular.
"With my camera I simply want to record everyday life in Beijing, the scenes of the city I appreciate and have a deep affection for."
Many people arriving at Taikooli Sanlitun in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Taikooli Sanlitun attracts many young consumers in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Young consumers wearing face masks at Taikooli Sanlitun in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Enjoyment for families at Taikooli Sanlitun in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Relaxing outside Starbucks after shopping at Taikooli Sanlitun in Beijing, Oct 1, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Visitors are seen on Wangfujing Street, a popular area in downtown Beijing, on Oct 7, 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]China's national flag is displayed on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]A young visitor on Wangfujing Street enjoys Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]A child holds China's national flag on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]A child holds China's national flag on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Girls walking on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]A family on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Mother and child on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Enjoying an ice cream on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Young students in an art course outside the East Church on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Wedding photography takes place outside the East Church on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]Visitors standing in front of the countdown clock for the 2022 Winter Olympics Beijing outside the Beijing Department Store on Wangfujing Street in Beijing during the National Day holiday in October 2021. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/chinadaily.com.cn]
