A Hidden Gem in Downtown Tianjin/Magnolia and Ancient Temple

I heard that the white magnolias in Dabi Yuan had bloomed, so I hurried to see them on a sunny Sunday. Last year, the main hall, Dabi Dian, was under renovation and covered up, so I missed them. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue inside Dabi Dian, viewed with the courtyard's white magnolias outside the window, offers a unique charm. I went on Sunday afternoon, March 16th. About 60% of the magnolias were in bloom. The ones near the north-facing hall were all open, while a few on the east and west sides were still budding. The magnolia blooming season only lasts for about two weeks, so if you want to see them, hurry up and go this week. Later, the white magnolias will turn yellow. As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw many people taking pictures of the magnolias. There were experienced photographers and young ladies taking photos of each other. What caught my eye was that there was even a commercial shoot in the courtyard. The ancient costumes were quite beautiful, and many people were taking opportunistic shots. I only managed to snag one, and after editing, it's impossible to tell who the original subject was🤣. Because only the magnolias on the north side were in full bloom, with buds still on the east and west sides, and because of the weekend crowds, the composition was limited. 🌸Bring a friend and take photos of her with the magnolias. 🌸Take photos of the white magnolias with the ancient architecture: red windows, blue couplets, and black plaques. In the distance, you can see the yellow glazed tile roof of the Daxiong Baodian Hall. 🌸Inside the hall, use the window frame to capture the white magnolias filling the garden outside. 🌸From the west corridor, you can take a picture (🙏🏻cover photo) of the magnolias with the red window frames, with the Guanyin statue faintly visible inside the hall. Remember to focus on the flowers and darken the interior during post-processing. 📸Photo date: Mar 16, 2025 Opening hours: 9:00–16:00. Ticket price: 5 yuan.