The Palace Museum - Architecture, Trees, and Red Walls

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a lower position near the red wall, using an upward angle and a framing composition. The branches on the left and the eaves nearby on the right form a natural frame, highlighting the palace roof in the distance. The composition includes the foreground branches, the nearby eaves, the red wall, and the distant Forbidden City complex, enhancing the sense of depth. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 RMB; 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

Walking Guide

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environment Guarantee Office on your left, turn left and proceed.

Walk north for 25 meters to reach your destination.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, passing the Yun Gong Xuan Traditional Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Yangxing Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk 27 meters east and then turn left.

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Ning Shou Gate (on the left side of the road), then turn right.

Walk north to the Gugong Medical Station (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk 75 meters north and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Street to the Donghua Gate Tower of the Palace Museum (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk south along Bei Chi Zi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 12 meters northeast and turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from the D2 southwest exit.

Walk 20 meters north and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left, then turn right.

Walk north to the China Art Museum's Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.