As late autumn sets in, the ginkgo trees by Xihua Gate and the Southwest Turret of the Palace Museum in Beijing reach their peak. Golden foliage meets the vermilion walls and ancient rooftops, turning the area into one of Beijing's most photogenic autumn scenes. Visitors and photographers come to wander beneath the trees, cameras in hand, and soak up the quiet romance of the season.

Ginkgo trees by the Southwest Turret of the Palace Museum.

Golden leaves frame the Southwest Turret, where ancient architectural lines meet the warmth of autumn.

The plaque of Xihua Gate peeks through a canopy of golden ginkgo leaves.

Visitors pause beneath the ginkgo trees to admire the view and take photos.

Visitors capture the autumn scene beneath the ginkgo canopy.

The Southwest Turret of the Palace Museum, half-hidden among golden leaves