La Ilustracion Española y Americana [frontispiece]

Peking – Places of Interest in and about China’s Capital 1. Chien-Mën, from Gate of Northern City. 2. Temple of Universal Fragrance, on Summit of Wan-Sho-Shan – Hill of Myriad Ages. 3. Temple of Heaven – Covered Altar. 4. Present Residence of Empress Dowager, 16 Miles north of City, showing Hill of Myriad Ages and Temple of Universal Fragrance. 5. Instrument at the Observatory on the City Wall. 6. Market Square – the Centre of City Life. 7. Coal Hill of the Imperial Palace. 8. American Legation.