The photographer stands directly in front of the Buddha statue and shoots from a slightly upward angle, placing the Buddha statue at the center of the frame to make it the focal point, drawing the viewer's attention.

1. Travel Tips:
① Admission: Free. Book 7 days in advance; tickets are released daily at 17:00. Entry with a valid ID or passport.
② Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, last entry at 16:00. Closed on Mondays.
③ Best Time to Visit: Recommended to visit in the morning, as it’s unlikely to finish the tour in the afternoon.

2. Additional Tips: Security is very strict, including body checks and tasting of water. There are three security checkpoints in total. Items not allowed: power banks over 20,000 mAh, lighters, selfie sticks, and tripods.

National Museum of China - Purple Bamboo Guanyin

The photographer captures the exhibit from a low angle on the lower left, using a central composition to place the head of the rhinoceros尊 in the center of the frame. A telephoto lens is used to blur the background, highlighting the subject and clearly showcasing the texture and shape.

1. Travel Tips: 
   - Ticket Price: Free, but reservation is required.
   - Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays, last entry at 4:30 PM).

2. Additional Tips: 
   - Grab tickets on the weekend, move fast!

National Museum of China - Numerical Description of the Rhinoceros-Shaped Zun Vessel

The photographer stands to the side and slightly in front of the Buddha statue, using a medium-telephoto lens to capture the statue centered in the frame.

National Museum of China - Water Moon Avalokiteshvara Statue

Place the vase at the center of the frame to highlight its symmetrical beauty and intricate details. The composition should include the pearl decorations at the bottom of the vase, with a clean background that shows the display cabinet's interior without any clutter. Ensure the vase and the flowers' extended forms are fully showcased, maintaining the clarity and completeness of the main subject.

Travel Tip: Admission is free.

National Museum of China - Purple Flower Exhibit

The person stands to the right of the display case, facing the phoenix crown exhibit, positioned at the right one-third of the image. The photographer uses a slightly top-down angle and the rule of thirds, placing the phoenix crown and informational plaque on the left side. The person’s profile is naturally focused on the exhibit, enhancing the interactive feel. The composition includes the exhibit, display case, informational plaque, and the person, with a clean white wall in the background.

Travel Tips:
1. Admission: Free, but advance reservation is required.
2. Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

National Museum of China - Taking a photo with the Empress's Phoenix Crown exhibit.

The photographer uses a level angle to ensure the integrity of the sculpture's structure and to avoid a cluttered background.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: Free;
② Opening Hours: The exhibition runs from June 10 to August 10, 2025. You need to make a reservation in advance through the official National Museum mini-program or website.

National Museum of China - photographing the glass dragon sculpture

The photographer should stand at an appropriate distance and slightly lower the shooting angle to maintain eye level with the exhibition items. Place a sharp emblem of a horse in the left third of the frame, with a blurred horse emblem on the right side as a background to echo and enhance the sense of depth and space. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens.

1. Travel Tips: The National Museum of China is free but requires a ticket reservation. You need to present your ID or passport to enter.
2. Other Tips:
① The museum is incredibly large, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with its layout before visiting and identify the galleries you want to see to manage your time effectively. The most popular and crowded exhibit is the Basic Exhibition of Ancient China on the B1 level.
② Plan your visit and arrive early, as you will need to queue up to verify your ID from the moment you exit the subway.
③ Power banks are allowed but cannot be used inside the galleries.

National Museum of China - Western Xia Imperial Horse Plaque

Using a centered composition, place the glass bouquet in the middle of the frame to highlight its color layers and details. The photographer should shoot from above to showcase the overall shape of the bouquet and the transparent stand structure. The frame should include the full bouquet, the transparent stand, and part of the white display stand, with a simple warm brown wall in the background to avoid clutter.

Travel Tips: Open hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed on Mondays.

National Museum of China - Glass Flower Arrangement Exhibit

The photographer stands to the side and slightly in front of the stone figure, using a medium-telephoto lens to capture the entire figure. Employing a straight-on shooting angle and a central composition, the stone figure is placed directly in the middle of the frame, highlighting its three-dimensional quality and sculptural details.

National Museum of China - Stone Funerary Figures of Hunters

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