Sars turns Beijing into ghost town

1 of 6 Locals and tourists have shunned public places like Tiananmen Square

2 of 6 Those tourists that are in the city are taking no chances

3 of 6 Once-popular restaurants and bars are virtually empty

4 of 6 Even some shops in the capital's commercial centre have closed

5 of 6 Correspondents say that some parts of city have the aura of a ghost town

6 of 6 Those trying to leave by train face an anxious wait