In pics: Sunset glow bathes Palace Museum

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows sunset scenery of the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. As warm golden light spreads across ancient roofs and palace walls, long shadows are cast over the imperial complex, revealing layers of history and architectural grandeur in a moment of quiet calm. As daylight gives way to dusk, the Palace Museum appears both serene and majestic, offering visitors a glimpse of the enduring beauty of China's cultural heritage amid the rhythm of modern city life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows sunset scenery of the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. As warm golden light spreads across ancient roofs and palace walls, long shadows are cast over the imperial complex, revealing layers of history and architectural grandeur in a moment of quiet calm. As daylight gives way to dusk, the Palace Museum appears both serene and majestic, offering visitors a glimpse of the enduring beauty of China's cultural heritage amid the rhythm of modern city life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows sunset scenery of the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. As warm golden light spreads across ancient roofs and palace walls, long shadows are cast over the imperial complex, revealing layers of history and architectural grandeur in a moment of quiet calm. As daylight gives way to dusk, the Palace Museum appears both serene and majestic, offering visitors a glimpse of the enduring beauty of China's cultural heritage amid the rhythm of modern city life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows sunset scenery of the Palace Museum in Beijing, China's capital city. As warm golden light spreads across ancient roofs and palace walls, long shadows are cast over the imperial complex, revealing layers of history and architectural grandeur in a moment of quiet calm. As daylight gives way to dusk, the Palace Museum appears both serene and majestic, offering visitors a glimpse of the enduring beauty of China's cultural heritage amid the rhythm of modern city life. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)