The Forbidden City - Carved Wall Panels and Eave Architecture
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4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Photography Tips
The photographer stands in the foreground in front of the palace walls, using an upward angle to place the carved red walls and upturned eaves of the roof in the lower half of the frame. The upper part is left for the blue sky and white clouds, balancing the proportions of the architecture and sky. The composition includes a complete circular carving, red wall, upturned roof, and a large area of clouds, highlighting the details and color contrast of the ancient architecture. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, tickets need to be booked in advance through the official WeChat account, with a 7-day advance booking period. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.
Walking Guide
Walk 27 meters to the east and then turn left.
Walk south along Wangfujing Street until you reach Swatch (on your right), then turn right.
Walk north to the Gugong Medical Station (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.
Walk west along Donghua Gate Street and turn left after passing the Palace Museum Store on your right.
Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on your left) and then turn right.
Take the Subway Line 8 to JinYu Hutong Station and exit from the station.
Walk 29 meters west and then turn left.
Walk north for 75 meters, then turn right.
Walk 86 meters east.
Walk east to the Xiehe Gate (on your right) and then continue straight.
Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and turn right.
Walk 26 meters to the east and then turn left.
Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), then turn right.
Walk 10 meters east and continue straight.
