Tourists were seen visiting and taking photos in the strong winds at some scenic areas in Beijing, which was under an orange alert for strong winds on April 12. The period from 10 am to 10 pm on April 12 was the time of strongest winds. At their peak, gusts in the plains areas reached level 9 to 11, while in some mountainous areas, gusts could exceed level 13. Photos: Li Hao/GT