Qianqing Palace, located in the Forbidden City in Beijing, is the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties sacrificed to the gods. In the special festival of the winter solstice, the mystery of the Qianqing Palace is even stronger. It is rumored that since ancient times, at the time of the winter solstice every year, the sun's rays will pass through the gate of the Forbidden City and shine on the Zhengda Guangming plaque of the Qianqing Palace, so that it will be illuminated by golden light, like the protection of the gods, presenting a mysterious and spectacular scene.
The winter solstice is one of the traditional solar terms in China, and it is also the day with the shortest days and the longest nights of the year. On this day, the sun's rays are particularly precious, and the Zhengda bright plaque of the Qianqing Palace is particularly dazzling. When the sun's rays shine on the plaque, the entire plaque seems to be enveloped in golden light, exuding a sacred and solemn atmosphere.
The Qianqing Palace before and after the winter solstice, tourists are weaving, especially in the early morning and dusk, the scene of watching the Zhengda Guangming plaque is lit up by golden light is particularly charming. In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone on the Qianqing Palace, the whole palace looked particularly solemn. And in the evening, under the afterglow of the setting sun, the golden plaque of the Qianqing Palace shines with a charming light, like a star twinkling in the night sky. This scene not only shows the charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also makes people feel the weight of history and cultural heritage.