Using a circular frame as the foreground, highlight the main subject of the ancient costume painting inside. Position the circular frame directly and centrally in the picture to ensure it is complete and symmetrical. The composition should include the patterned wall around the frame, the “Jing Ting” (Silent Listening) plaque above, and part of the red window lattice on the left, to enhance the sense of an ancient setting. Incorporate more background elements to highlight the spatial layers. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - Ancient Costume Characters Painting in a Circular Frame

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

Photography Tips

Using a circular frame as the foreground, highlight the main subject of the ancient costume painting inside. Position the circular frame directly and centrally in the picture to ensure it is complete and symmetrical. The composition should include the patterned wall around the frame, the “Jing Ting” (Silent Listening) plaque above, and part of the red window lattice on the left, to enhance the sense of an ancient setting. Incorporate more background elements to highlight the spatial layers. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk 55 meters south along Gongjian Alley and then proceed to the right.

Walk east along Dianmen West Street to Pumen Zan Teahouse (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk east along Xihuamen Street to the Palace Museum - Xian'an Gate (on the left side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk north past the Palace Museum - Yinghua Hall (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Palace Museum - Yinghua Hall (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk south along Jingxi Street, passing the Changqiao Police Station on your right, then turn right.

Walk south along Gongjian Hutong to the public phone (on the right) and then turn left.

Walk south along Gongjian Hutong, pass the public restroom on your right, then head left.

Take the Subway Line 6 to Beihai North Station, and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk north for 12 meters, then turn right.

Walk west along Jing Shan Qian Street, pass the Fuyou Street Police Station Patrol Post (on your left), and then turn left.

Walk south along North Chang Street to the Nanchang Street Fire Station in Xicheng District’s West Chang'an Street Subdistrict (on your left) and then turn left.