Using an upward shooting angle, the bronze crane is placed at the center of the frame to highlight the main sculpture. When framing, include the sky, clouds, and the distant red walls and rooftops of the Forbidden City to enhance the historical atmosphere and fully showcase the integration of the sculpture’s posture with its background environment.

Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: 60 RMB;
② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), closed on Mondays.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - photographing the bronze crane sculpture.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using an upward shooting angle, the bronze crane is placed at the center of the frame to highlight the main sculpture. When framing, include the sky, clouds, and the distant red walls and rooftops of the Forbidden City to enhance the historical atmosphere and fully showcase the integration of the sculpture’s posture with its background environment. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Walk 89 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk west and pass the Outer Jinshui Bridge (on your right), then turn right.

Walk 24 meters north, then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on your left) and then continue straight.

Walk 53 meters west, then turn right.

Walk north past the sundial on your right, then turn right.

Walk straight north for 18 meters.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk north for 73 meters and turn left.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk 73 meters northeast and continue straight.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed forward to the left.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station, and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk north to the public restroom (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk 149 meters west and turn right.

Walk 30 meters northeast to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 30 meters northeast to reach your destination.