A group of children from Aids-affected families in central China had a rare opportunity to visit famous landmarks in Beijing last month.
The trip, including tours of museums and skyscrapers, was part of a six-day programme aimed at supporting children whose parents have died or are suffering from the deadly disease.
The camp was organised by Chi Heng Foundation (CHF), a Hong Kong-based charity dedicated to improving the well-being of Aids-affected children in China.
The free trip was also a reward for the children's academic achievements in the face of adversity.
'This is the first time I have visited Beijing,' said Xiao Chen, a primary school student from Henan who lost both parents to Aids.
'It is great fun to come to the city and do all the interesting activities during summer.'
The children visited world-renowned landmarks, including the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, as well as Tsinghua University, in the Chinese capital.