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2026.03.20 14:42 GMT+8

Magnolias come into bloom at Temple of Heaven

Updated 2026.03.20 14:42 GMT+8
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Blooming magnolia flowers are seen at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on March 19, 2026. /VCG

Blooming magnolia flowers are seen at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on March 19, 2026. /VCG

Blooming magnolia flowers are seen at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on March 19, 2026. /VCG

Blooming magnolia flowers are seen at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on March 19, 2026. /VCG

As spring sets in, magnolia flowers bloom at Beijing's Temple of Heaven. Their white petals stand out against the red walls and buildings of the historic complex's Fasting Palace, creating a calm, simple seasonal scene.

The Fasting Palace was once used for imperial rituals. Emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties would stay here in the days leading up to the ancient Heaven Worship Ceremony.

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