The model stands in front of a miniature ancient tower, and the photographer positions themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model to take photos. The indoor lighting is quite dim, so the ISO can be increased, recommended to around 3000.

Ticket: ¥15 per person (free for the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays)

Operating Hours: 
- January to June & September to December: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
- July 2 to August 31: Monday, Wednesday to Friday, Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30); Saturday, 09:00-19:00 (last entry at 18:00); Tuesday closed all day

Outfit Suggestions: Traditional Chinese or Neo-Chinese style

Shooting Time: Around 13:00

Shooting Equipment: FujiXT30II + 18-55 lens

Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum - Ancient Pagoda Model Exhibit

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Tai Sui Hall Courtyard, Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, No. 21 Dongjing Road, Xicheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of a miniature ancient tower, and the photographer positions themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model to take photos. The indoor lighting is quite dim, so the ISO can be increased, recommended to around 3000. Ticket: ¥15 per person (free for the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays) Operating Hours: - January to June & September to December: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) - July 2 to August 31: Monday, Wednesday to Friday, Sunday, 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30); Saturday, 09:00-19:00 (last entry at 18:00); Tuesday closed all day Outfit Suggestions: Traditional Chinese or Neo-Chinese style Shooting Time: Around 13:00 Shooting Equipment: FujiXT30II + 18-55 lens

Walking Guide

Upon entering, proceed to the shooting location in front of the ancient tower model display on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Upon entering, proceed to the shooting location in front of the ancient tower model display on your right.

Enter through the archway of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum and walk straight for 100 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the archway of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum and walk straight for 100 meters.

Enter by ticket validation on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter by ticket validation on your right.

Enter through the main hall door. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the main hall door.

Turn left at the large square and go all the way to the end. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the large square and go all the way to the end.

Walk straight past the large wall of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight past the large wall of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum.