The sun sets in an intense orange glow due to airpollution and haze, with some of the skyline visible in front of the Fragrant Hills, as seen here from central Beijing during late summer. © Olli Geibel

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BEIJING, China. 25th Sept 2013. After one of the longest lasting 'blue sky' periods this year, many Beijingers could actually enjoy some magnificent views of the Fragrant Hills to the West of the city, often invisible due to air pollution. © Olli Geibel

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Size: 4300px × 2670px
Location: Beijing, China
Photo credit: © Olli Geibel / Alamy / Afripics
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