All-seasons beauty

2022年1月22日，一名身着中国传统汉服的游客正在雪后的故_111393.jpg

2022年4月7日，北京迎来升温天气，故宫体仁阁前的桃花盛开_111394.jpg

2022年6月7日，故宫博物院在因疫情暂停开放近一个月后恢复_111396.jpg

2022年11月8日，故宫内的银杏树迎来最佳观赏期，武英殿旁_111398.jpg

A tourist wearing traditional Chinese clothing poses for a photo as snowflakes fall on January 22
Peach blossoms in front of a traditional rooftop on April 7
Visitors cross one of the many forecourts, with Beijing's city skyline in the background, on June 7
A visitor passes through a gate in the Palace Museum on August 25
Golden leaves on the ginkgo trees signal the beginning of autumn, one of the best times to visit Beijing. The largest ginkgo trees attract tourists and photographers to the Palace Museum on November 8

The Palace Museum was the imperial palace of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Built on the Central Axis of Beijing, it is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and one of the world's largest and most intact ancient wooden structures.

The red walls and yellow roof tiles contrast with the blue sky to create a beauty that is also profoundly cultural and historical. As a national treasure and home to priceless artworks and artifacts, the Palace Museum is a must-see for tourists in all seasons.

(Text and photos by Wei Yao)

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