Star trails are seen in the skies over the Meridian Gate, the southernmost entrance and principal gateway to the Palace Museum in Beijing on November 17, 2023. /CFP
Star trails are seen over a corner tower of the Palace Museum in Beijing on November 17, 2023. /CFP
Star trails are seen over a corner tower of the Palace Museum in Beijing on November 17, 2023. /CFP
The Palace Museum in Beijing is always crowded with visitors during the day. But when night falls, the ancient Forbidden City turns tranquil, providing a magnificent and solemn backdrop for a spot of stargazing.