As the host city of the 2008 Paralympic Games, Beijing is committed to being a barrier-free city for the disabled. The city's most famous heritage sites like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, as well as public museums have made themselves accessible to the disabled.

As the host city of the 2008 Paralympic Games, Beijing is  committed to being a barrier-free city for the disabled.

At the 600-year-old Forbidden City, a 1,000-meter barrier-free pathway allows wheelchair visitors to go along the central axis of the palace. It allows them to move around independently.

The Temple of Heaven has also installed a wheelchair ramp. The park's staff are doing their best to help disabled visitors.

As the host city of the 2008 Paralympic Games, Beijing is  committed to being a barrier-free city for the disabled.

The 570-year-old Qianmen commercial street reopened in August and it attracts hordes of international visitors everyday. The street has blind tracks and uses Braille in gateways. Many shops also provide service in sign language.

Blind people are also able to get in-depth insight into Chinese culture. The Capital Museum has designated a special service which allows blind people to actually touch the relics.

It's the first time for the 59-year-old Shi Yuhua to feel the age-old bronze vessels.

The replicas were specially made for blind visitors. They are in same size and weight with the authentic works.