A father holds his son under an umbrella in Beijing on Thursday. (Photo: Li Hao/GT)
Weather authorities in Beijing issued a yellow alert at 4:30 p.m. Thursday as a heat wave continues to scorch the region. As highs in the city are expected to hit above 35°C from June 29 to July 1, let's take a look at what locals and tourists are doing to escape the heat.
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