Hutongs in Beijing were demolished so that new modern buildings could replace them prior to the 2008 Olympics

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Vast areas of old buildings in Beijing were demolished so that new modern buildings could replace them prior to the 2008 Olympics

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Location: Beijing, China
Photo credit: © Alison Thompson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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