The image depicts a daytime street scene at Houhai in Xicheng District, Beijing, China, under a clear blue sky

The image depicts a daytime street scene at Houhai in Xicheng District, Beijing, China, under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, a dark asphalt road transitions to a light grey paved sidewalk. On the left, a black utility pole stands, topped with a grey dome-shaped surveillance camera. A male individual, appearing to be in his 20s or 30s, walks from left to right on the sidewalk. He wears a dark jacket, dark trousers, and white athletic shoes, and has a white earbud in his right ear. His left hand is in his pocket. To the far right, partial view of another person's legs and lower torso, wearing light-colored trousers, is visible also walking right. Behind these individuals and to the right are three green cylindrical waste bins and one blue cylindrical waste bin. In the midground, a white ornate stone balustrade with carved panels and pillars runs horizontally across the scene, separating the sidewalk from what appears to be a frozen or partially snow-covered waterway. Patches of snow and ice are visible on and behind the balustrade. The background features a row of buildings lining the opposite side of the waterway. A prominent yellow-painted building with large windows and a sign featuring Chinese characters, including "后海" (Houhai), suggests a restaurant or bar. Several individuals are visible seated or standing outside this establishment. To the left of the yellow building, a red sign with "小吃行" (Snack Shop) is visible. To the right, another building displays a sign with "1/2 PM". Numerous bare deciduous trees with intricate branch patterns are interspersed among the buildings and against the clear blue sky, indicating a winter or early spring season. Strong sunlight casts clear shadows from the balustrade and the trees onto the surrounding surfaces.