Summer Palace Flower Report | The Magnolias at Leshoutang Hall Are in Full Bloom!

| The magnolias at Leshoutang Hall are in full bloom!.🌟 As expected of a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, the Summer Palace is truly stunning in spring! 🔥 The legendary magnolias at Leshoutang Hall are blooming again! Their beauty is unparalleled. 🍀 Photographed on March 24 this year. There are two large white magnolia trees in front of Leshoutang Hall. The one on the right blooms first, followed by the one on the left. It's the same every year. 🌼 Leshoutang Hall is renowned in the Summer Palace as the main courtyard where Empress Dowager Cixi resided. 👉 It was chosen as her living quarters for two reasons: firstly, its proximity to Renshou Hall, and secondly, its excellent feng shui. 🌈 With two courtyards, the main hall has seven bays, connected to Kunming Lake in the front and backed by Longevity Hill. The main entrance is called "Shui Mu Zi Qin" (Nature's Affinity). You can reach it by boat from Kunming Lake, disembarking at the dragon lamp pole. 🌸 Empress Dowager Cixi loved strolling through the gardens. The magnolias at Leshoutang Hall are exceptional, with century-old trees gracing the courtyard. 🙈 Honestly, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't have imagined such exquisite Chinese aesthetics. 🩷 From late March to mid-April, the magnolias at Leshoutang Hall bloom one after another. 🌿 The white magnolias in the front courtyard complement the red pillars, golden plaques, green window lattices, and blue-and-indigo paintings of the main hall. The overall ornate design is adorned with pure white magnolias, evoking a scene of "spring harmony and bright scenery." 🌸 Entering the second courtyard, you'll find not only white magnolias but also two pink saucer magnolias. 🍀 The entire arrangement is elegant and refined, with the pink saucer magnolias set against the white magnolias. The word "bright" perfectly captures the beauty of this scene. 🌳 Part of the second courtyard is backlit, creating an interplay of light and shadow through the window lattices. The magnolias, bathed in this ethereal light, captivate every visitor's heart. 🌤 These magnolia photos were taken between 4 and 5 pm. 🌟 The light completely fades around 5 pm. ‼️ Don't rush off at this time. Turn around and exit through "Shui Mu Zi Qin" to witness the magnificent scenery of Kunming Lake. 🌿 The spring air has banished the chill from Kunming Lake. As the sun sets slowly over the distant Wanquan Hill, the Summer Palace in its blue hour is breathtakingly beautiful, resembling a timeless masterpiece of landscape painting. ⛵ Recently, the boats on Kunming Lake have started operating again. Before 5 pm, you can enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the lake. Admire the "Summer Palace perspective" from a different angle.