Snow blankets the vermilion walls; In the post-snow dawn, the Forbidden City stands serene and solemn.

This morning, as the skies cleared, a light dusting of snow settled upon the vermilion walls, softening the six-hundred-year-old grandeur. The stone steps gleamed like scattered jade, while the golden tiles reflected the morning sun, casting a few shards of frosty light. Elderly residents strolled leisurely, leaving faint footprints in the snow—Beijing's dawn is always serene. The world lay pure and white, the palace gates silent; such is the finest winter scene in the capital. (Photography: Wu Hui, Xia Xiuqing)

Source: Beijing Release