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Beijing pollution before and after photos

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As Beijing declared a first ever "red alert" for dangerous smog levels, these photos show some of its most famous sights blanketed by pollution.

December 8, 2015 — 11:52am

Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 1/6
Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer

The Forbidden City is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 2/6
The Forbidden City is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 3/6
Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

The Forbidden City is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 4/6
The Forbidden City is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

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Tiananmen Square and the Great Hall of the People is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 5/6
Tiananmen Square and the Great Hall of the People is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2. — 6/6
Tiananmen Square is seen in heavy pollution, top, on December 1 and 24 hours later under a clear sky on December 2.Credit:Kevin Frayer/Getty Images