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The temperature has dropped, and the first snow in Beijing is eagerly anticipated

The weather forecast says the first snow will arrive tomorrow. If it snows, then let's go to the Forbidden City— Watch the snow fall and dream a century-long dream of time travel. "As soon as it snows, Beijing turns into Beiping." · ⏰ Time: Heavy snow is predicted this Friday, making photography challenging. Saturday, right after the snow stops, is more recommended❄️ · At that time, the snow will be intact, the sky clear, and all you’ll see are vermilion walls, yellow tiles, and white snow—every shot will be picture-perfect. · 📸 Best spots to photograph snow in the Forbidden City: ❶ Meridian Gate—grand opening scene ❷ Palace of Compassion and Tranquility—quiet snowy courtyard ❸ Northwest Corner Tower—classic symmetry ❹ Hall of Literary Brilliance—red walls and pure snow ❺ Beside Shoukang Palace—persimmons reflecting on red walls ❻ West Gate of Jingshan Park—overhead view of the entire Forbidden City ❼ On top of the Hall of Preserving Harmony—overlooking layers of palace buildings · After shooting the Forbidden City, we returned to "Huazhu · Heyuan Siheyuan." It feels like falling from the snow of the Forbidden City into a quiet old dream. The courtyard is a classic two-entry siheyuan, the framework of old Beijing, with modern comfort inside. The hawthorn tree in the yard still bears fruit, persimmons glow red on the wall, and sitting gently swinging on the swing, it feels as if time slows down. Right outside the door are Beijing Normal University and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Walking to Shichahai, Houhai, Nanluoguxiang, and Prince Gong’s Mansion is just a leisurely stroll away. Spend a day watching the snow, stay here—it feels like a time travel with a warm sequel.
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Posted: Dec 11, 2025
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