Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the mirror next to the swing, while the photographer positions themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation through the National Museum's mini program.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00.

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style.

Best Photography Time: Around 12:00.

Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II with 18-55mm lens.

National Museum of China - A Thousand Autumns in the Mirror

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No. 16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the mirror next to the swing, while the photographer positions themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation through the National Museum's mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Best Photography Time: Around 12:00. Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II with 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

Head to the shooting location in front of the mirror in Hall 14 South before the thousand-year-old artifact arrives. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the shooting location in front of the mirror in Hall 14 South before the thousand-year-old artifact arrives.

Security check to enter the National Museum of China. — step-by-step photo guide

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

Go up the stairs straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the stairs straight ahead.

Turn left into the exhibition hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left into the exhibition hall.

Stand straight ahead to the right front. — step-by-step photo guide

Stand straight ahead to the right front.

Take the escalator to the 4th floor. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the escalator to the 4th floor.

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left.