The photographer crouches to shoot at a level lower than the flower sea, increasing the visual impact of the foreground flowers. The red wall and overhanging eaves are placed at the upper one-third of the frame, while the sea of blue flowers fills the lower two-thirds. Using a wide-angle lens, the entire scene captures the ancient architecture and the flower sea, showcasing the beauty of the harmony between history and nature. Additional tips: The best time to visit is from mid-April to the end of April, with the peak blooming period expected to be from April 18 to April 28. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait another year.

The Forbidden City - Cining Garden's Red Wall and Sea of Grape Hyacinth Flowers

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Chengqian Palace, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The photographer crouches to shoot at a level lower than the flower sea, increasing the visual impact of the foreground flowers. The red wall and overhanging eaves are placed at the upper one-third of the frame, while the sea of blue flowers fills the lower two-thirds. Using a wide-angle lens, the entire scene captures the ancient architecture and the flower sea, showcasing the beauty of the harmony between history and nature. Additional tips: The best time to visit is from mid-April to the end of April, with the peak blooming period expected to be from April 18 to April 28. If you miss it, you’ll have to wait another year.

Walking Guide

Take the Line 1 subway to Tiananmen West Station, Exit B, and walk along Nan Chang Street to Xihua Gate. Then, follow the city wall and the river for about 5 minutes to Wumen (the Meridian Gate). Enter the Forbidden City through Wumen and proceed along the central axis, passing through the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Turn west into the Cining Palace area, where the garden's extensive fields of iris await your visit.