When the sun sets over Beijing, a classical and romantic shade of orange is cast across the sky in this ancient capital with more than 3,000 years of history, and time seems to freeze at this moment.

CITIC Tower at sunset [Photo by Felix Amiss from the UK]

The Imperial Palace at sunset [Photo by Felix Amiss from the UK]

Beijing SKP Shopping Mall at nightfall [Photo by Felix Amiss from the UK]