A Snowy Day in Imperial City

2020-01-15

Beijing’s winter comes in a silvery whisper, and brings about beautiful tranquility that carries itself with a sense of nobility. One will see a sea of festive red colors decorating the entire city upon Chinese New Years’ arrival, expressing a warm and homely atmosphere; when snow makes its entrance, pure white colors cast a dignified silence upon the lands.

Palace Museum

As Beijing locals would say, visiting the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City during winter season is the best, even better when snow stops during the early afternoon -- as you can see snow covering its red walls and stone structures, highlighting its dignified presence, enhancing each detail of the royal residence, and the mystery behind Chinese history and culture, which lets tourists bask in its magnificence and atmosphere.

Address: 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing北京市东城区景山前街4号

Summer Palace

When it comes to viewing snow in the city, the Summer Palace is one place you can’t miss. As Wanshou Shan (Longevity Hill) is veiled with pure white snow, Kunming Lake gradually becomes frosted over, and as the cool wind rushes through the Long Corridor, you can almost imagine the old times when princesses’ laughter and chatter carried through the area, their conversations covering the latest stories and happenings of the city.

Address: 19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing北京市海淀区新建宫门路19号

Hutong

A snowy day in hutongs truly accents its Old Beijing atmosphere, the sharpening of knives can be heard, and vendors pushing their trays of candied hawthorn sticks all become a part of the scenery. The Houhai area’s hutongs are best preserved, the most famous being Nanluoguxiang, with eight alleys coming parallel from the east and west, more often referred to as the “centipede street”.

Address: Start of East Gulou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing北京市东城区鼓楼东大街起

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