23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Overgrown Tranquility

Nature embraces architecture at the Hangzhou Tea Museum. This weathered gate, framed by vibrant ivy and a thatched roof, captures the harmonious blend of history and the natural world found in the gardens.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Hangzhou, China
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Xingfan Xia