Using an upward shooting angle, the main building’s roof (with red walls and a golden pinnacle) is positioned at the left one-third of the frame, balanced by a pine tree on the right, creating a rule of thirds composition. The background captures a clean blue sky, while the foreground includes artificial rock formations and a pine tree, adding depth and highlighting the integration of the ancient architectural details with the natural landscape. Travel Tips: ① Admission fee: 60 yuan, free for minors (reservation required); ② Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

The Palace Museum - Architectural Roofs, Rockery, and Pine Trees

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

Photography Tips

Using an upward shooting angle, the main building’s roof (with red walls and a golden pinnacle) is positioned at the left one-third of the frame, balanced by a pine tree on the right, creating a rule of thirds composition. The background captures a clean blue sky, while the foreground includes artificial rock formations and a pine tree, adding depth and highlighting the integration of the ancient architectural details with the natural landscape. Travel Tips: ① Admission fee: 60 yuan, free for minors (reservation required); ② Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

Walking Guide

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

Walk south along Donghuangchenggen South Street, and after passing the site of Dongan Gate of the Ming Imperial City (on your right), turn right.

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

Walk north for 74 meters and then turn left.

Walk north for 64 meters, then continue straight.

Walk north and pass the West Gate of Qiongyuan on your left, then head left ahead.

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Jifumen (on the left side of the road), then turn left.

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Chengguang Gate (on the right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Chengguang Gate (on the right) to reach your destination.

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

Take the subway Line 8 to China Art Museum Station and exit from Southwest Exit D2.

Walk southwest along Donghuamen Road, past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 14 meters east and then turn left.

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

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhen Du Gate (on the right) and then continue straight.

Walk 73 meters straight ahead to the northwest.

Walk straight for 12 meters north.

Walk straight for 22 meters to the north.

Walk 13 meters west, then turn right.

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 76 meters to the north.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk west along Wusida Street to the emergency shelter (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk north for 26 meters and then turn right.

Walk north for 13 meters straight.

Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.