Rare images return to Beijing more than 100 years ago

Precious photographs of the last feudal dynasty of China and the capital of Beijing are recorded from the perspective of British photographer Thomas Child.

Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in Chinese history, founded by the Ai Tan Giac La family in Manchuria.In the picture is Dai Van Ha channel, the oldest and longest artificial channel in the world.During the Qing Dynasty, Dai Yun Ha channel acted to transport grain and commodities to Beijing, connecting the two northern and northern parts of China.The canal was built from the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD).

A typical Qing wedding ceremony, between the bride Zeng Ji Fen and the groom Nie Ji Gui, was held in 1875. The bride was the daughter of Tang Quoc Phien, one of the three great courtiers of the Qing court.The groom then became Shanghai governor from 1890 to 1893.

The flower palanquin follows traditional Chinese customs to pick up the bride to her husband's home.When going to the wedding venue, a woman will be chosen to help the bride to go to the palanquin.

24 mascots are placed on either side of the spiritual path leading to the tomb of Chinese emperors.The Chinese conceive that this is a symbol of the way to heaven.

A marble bridge is located in Di Hoa Vien, the palace was built in the Qing Dynasty and famous for its artistic flowers.The bridge is located on the west bank of Kunming Lake.The curved curved bridge, along with the dragon boat motifs, is a traditional Chinese design.

This is considered one of the earliest portraits of monks in Beijing.In the picture is a Tibetan monk and his students with rosaries in hand.Bronze Buddha statue and Manjushri statue placed on the table.

Unlike the Ming Dynasty, the Qing dynasty was very open to Western scientific achievements, including astronomy.The Qing Dynasty created a bronze astronomical observation tool, located at the Royal Astronomical Observatory.

A street in Beijing.

The moat surrounding the Forbidden City is built with defensive functions.This stronghold system is no longer available because it was dismantled and filled after the collapse of the Qing in 1911.

People trade bustling in front of Beijing's tobacco shop.

In the picture is the facade of the general wisdom, the Qing diplomatic office was established in 1861.