The first time I've seen rain in Beijing I think. But it brightened up after a day or two and should have provided some excellent opportunities for taking photographs at the weekend.
However, My Saturday trip to the mountains was cancelled, and when I awoke on Saturday it was pouring and very dull. Condequently, between showers I managed only a few shots in the hotel garden and in the park I'd visited earlier this year. And a few shots from the window in my room.
Sunday took me to the Temple of Longevity - a short walk from my hotel on a scorching hot day. The sun was high with virtually no cloud - very dificult to take decent photographs in this light.