The Forbidden City attracted a lot of visitors after getting coated in the first snow of the year
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Beijing’s first snow of 2018 came on Sunday and gave the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, a unique appearance. This picture was taken in front of the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum, which is the southern and the largest entrance to the Forbidden City. /CGTN Photo

Beijing’s first snow of 2018 came on Sunday and gave the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, a unique appearance. This picture was taken in front of the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum, which is the southern and the largest entrance to the Forbidden City. /CGTN Photo

As the snow accumulated, the Forbidden City became coated with a layer of snow. /CGTN Photo

As the snow accumulated, the Forbidden City became coated with a layer of snow. /CGTN Photo

Even though it only lasted for just a few hours, the museum attracted more visitors than usual. /CGTN Photo

Even though it only lasted for just a few hours, the museum attracted more visitors than usual. /CGTN Photo

People took a cheerful walk around the yard of the Forbidden City, enjoying the frosty weather. /CGTN Photo

People took a cheerful walk around the yard of the Forbidden City, enjoying the frosty weather. /CGTN Photo