Beautiful flowers bloom in the Forbidden City, a cultural icon in China. While it used to be the imperial court between 1420 and 1912, today the Forbidden City is a national museum that houses a large number of precious cultural relics. Spring is one of the best time to visit the Forbidden City as different flowers bloom.

Let's enjoy some beautiful photos of the Forbidden City in spring. 

(All photos are provided by CGTN's Wang Yuqiang)

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