Recommend that photographers use a bird's-eye view angle, with the bronze lion as the main subject centered in the frame, ensuring the sculpture is prominently and fully featured. The background should include the rooftops of ancient buildings, red walls, and trees, while the foreground retains the decorative patterns of the stone base to enhance the depth of the environment. Use a wide-angle lens to capture more environmental elements and convey a historical atmosphere. Additional tips: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak to minimize crowds.

Beijing Palace Museum - Photographing the Large Golden Squatting Bronze Sculpture

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Forbidden City Museum, Imperial Garden

Photography Tips

Recommend that photographers use a bird's-eye view angle, with the bronze lion as the main subject centered in the frame, ensuring the sculpture is prominently and fully featured. The background should include the rooftops of ancient buildings, red walls, and trees, while the foreground retains the decorative patterns of the stone base to enhance the depth of the environment. Use a wide-angle lens to capture more environmental elements and convey a historical atmosphere. Additional tips: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak to minimize crowds.

Walking Guide

Walk north and pass the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on your right), then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

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

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 Tianyi Gate (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to Tianyi Gate (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination.

Walk north to the Palace Museum -Zhao德 Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight. Note: "Zhao德" is not a standard English name, it should be "Zhao De" or more likely "Zhao Gate" for better understanding. Here is the adjusted translation: Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhao Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and turn left after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Hall (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk north for 66 meters straight.

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn right.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk west and pass through the Gate of Heavenly Tranquility (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 11 meters west, then turn right.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.