23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Main Hall of the Ming Tang

Towering vermilion pillars support a gilded dome, with intricate carvings covering every beam. At the center, a throne is set against auspicious cloud patterns, and even the floor tiles are inlaid with exquisite embroidered motifs.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Dejin Ma