Stand in the courtyard in front of the Temple of斋 (Zhai) Palace, lower your phone or camera close to the ground, and take an upward shot with the sky as the background. This will highlight the outline of the roof and the exquisite ridge beasts, while incorporating the bright red railings to add depth to the image. Use elements like door frames and window frames for framing, enclosing the roof and railings within to enhance the composition. Travel Tip: The recommended shooting times are 9:00-11:00 or 15:00-17:00, when the light is soft, allowing the ancient texture of the roof and the color contrast of the bright red railings to be clearly displayed.

The Palace Museum - Roof in front of the Qi Gong Courtyard

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Stand in the courtyard in front of the Temple of斋 (Zhai) Palace, lower your phone or camera close to the ground, and take an upward shot with the sky as the background. This will highlight the outline of the roof and the exquisite ridge beasts, while incorporating the bright red railings to add depth to the image. Use elements like door frames and window frames for framing, enclosing the roof and railings within to enhance the composition. Travel Tip: The recommended shooting times are 9:00-11:00 or 15:00-17:00, when the light is soft, allowing the ancient texture of the roof and the color contrast of the bright red railings to be clearly displayed.

Walking Guide

The Zhai Palace of the Palace Museum is located on the east side of the Forbidden City. Take Line 1 of the subway to Tiananmen East Station, and exit from either Exit B or C. From there, walk to the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. Enter through the Meridian Gate, follow the central axis, and then turn east to reach the Zhai Palace.