Qing Dynasty Scenes 'Recreated' by Tourists in the Forbidden City

This is a common sight at heritage sites across China. While it is not certain that the costumes are designed to be historically accurate, they are inspired by Chinese painting, theater, and art, especially those of the Qing Dynasty, China's last imperial dynasty.

During this time, China expanded its empire, and art and painting flourished, along with clothing and textiles. Men and women wore long, elaborately embroidered silk robes. Women differed in that they wore wigs adorned with flowers, pearls, and precious stones.

Chinese girls wearing Qing Dynasty costumes outside the Drum Tower on Donggulou Street in Beijing. Photo: AP

Chinese people wearing Qing Dynasty costumes stroll at Beihai Park in Beijing. Photo: AP

The Qing Dynasty fell in 1911, but it was common to see the family dressed in Qing-era costumes for decades afterward, some homemade, others rented from vendors at photo shoots.

Many popular period dramas, combined with the development of social media, have fueled this craze. Some participants dress up based on the appearance of characters from novels, plays and poems from centuries ago.

A group of Tsinghua University students shop at a convenience store in Beijing. Photo: AP

Professional and amateur photographers sold sample clothes to tourists. Others dressed in royal attire took turns taking photos with their phones. A group of students from Tsinghua University celebrated the end of the semester with a photo shoot in ancient costumes.

Chinese people wearing Qing Dynasty costumes take photos near the side entrance of the Forbidden City. Photo: AP

Chinese people wearing Qing Dynasty costumes stand at a business building that offers full-service rental of traditional costumes in Beijing. Photo: AP

Customers get their hair done at a Qing Dynasty costume rental service. Photo: AP

Chinese women wearing Qing Dynasty costumes pose for a photo near the Forbidden City. Photo: AP

Hoai Phuong (according to AP)

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