With the winter solstice is coming in two weeks, the Summer Palace in Beijing has seen a growing number of visitors since December. /Xinhua News Agency Photo

Most visitors come with digital cameras or professional photographic equipment as if they are expecting to capture a certain special moment. /Xinhua News Agency Photo

What they are really hoping for is one of the most sought-after and highly season views of the Summer Palace, namely the twilight scenery through the Seventeen Arch Bridge. /Xinhua News Agency Photo

The scene can only be captured at sunsets around winter solstice, when the sun path is at a lower angle in the Northern Hemisphere. /NetEase Photo

Located in the northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in China all year round. /NetEase Photo