The photographer stands opposite the main gate, maintaining a level shot to ensure the front of the building is fully presented without noticeable tilt or distortion. Using a centered composition, the main structure of the Forbidden City's front gate is placed in the center of the frame, highlighting the symmetry and grandeur of the building. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, and half price for college students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Additional Tips: Advanced reservation is required.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Main Gate Building of the Forbidden City

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Jingshan Qianjie, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Photography Tips

The photographer stands opposite the main gate, maintaining a level shot to ensure the front of the building is fully presented without noticeable tilt or distortion. Using a centered composition, the main structure of the Forbidden City's front gate is placed in the center of the frame, highlighting the symmetry and grandeur of the building. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, and half price for college students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Additional Tips: Advanced reservation is required.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 7 to Zhushikou Station. Transfer to Subway Line 8 at Zhushikou Station and get off at JinYuHuTong. Exit at the C Southwest Exit. Walk south for 21 meters, then turn right. Walk west for 313 meters along Dong’anmen Street, then walk southwest for 422 meters along Donghua Street. Turn left and walk southwest for 538 meters along Donghua Road. Turn right and walk west for 79 meters along Donghua Road, then turn north and walk for 170 meters. Continue north for 24 meters, then turn slightly left and walk northeast for 73 meters. Walk north for 22 meters, then continue north for 12 meters. Walk north for 24 meters, then walk north for 73 meters and turn right. Walk east for 12 meters, then turn left and walk north for 66 meters. Continue north for 11 meters, then walk north for 23 meters. Walk north for 40 meters and turn left, then walk west for 32 meters. Continue west for 25 meters to reach the entrance of the Palace Museum. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Subway Line 7 to Zhushikou Station. Transfer to Subway Line 8 at Zhushikou Station and get off at JinYuHuTong. Exit at the C Southwest Exit. Walk south for 21 meters, then turn right. Walk west for 313 meters along Dong’anmen Street, then walk southwest for 422 meters along Donghua Street. Turn left and walk southwest for 538 meters along Donghua Road. Turn right and walk west for 79 meters along Donghua Road, then turn north and walk for 170 meters. Continue north for 24 meters, then turn slightly left and walk northeast for 73 meters. Walk north for 22 meters, then continue north for 12 meters. Walk north for 24 meters, then walk north for 73 meters and turn right. Walk east for 12 meters, then turn left and walk north for 66 meters. Continue north for 11 meters, then walk north for 23 meters. Walk north for 40 meters and turn left, then walk west for 32 meters. Continue west for 25 meters to reach the entrance of the Palace Museum.