In May, Beijing is buzzing with foreign visitors enchanted by the allure of Chinese culture. At landmarks such as Tian'anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, Shichahai and South Luogu Lane (Nanluoguxiang), tourists from around the world are immersing themselves in traditional Chinese fashion, savoring local delicacies, and shopping for exquisite handicrafts.

On May 8, outside Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, Australian tourists in traditional Chinese costumes posed for photos by the city's ancient moat.

On May 10, at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, 24-year-old Thane, a Singaporean young man of Indian descent, gently kissed his newlywed wife Sharon on the forehead.

On May 16, at South Luogu Lane, foreign visitors watched through a window the process of slicing a roast duck.

On May 16 in Shichahai, a foreign couple took photos while enjoying skewers of grilled meat.

On May 16, in a boutique of qipao at South Luogu Lane, a foreign visitor browsed for the perfect Chinese-style outfit.

On May 16, in a store selling creative souvenirs at South Luogu Lane, tourists selected handicrafts.

On the evening of May 16, a foreign visitor raised his phone to capture the nightscape of Shichahai.

On the evening of May 16, a foreign tourist raised her phone to capture the bright red lanterns hanging high.

(Source: The Beijing News)