Shooting Tips: Have the model stand beside the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, facing the Buddha. The photographer should position themselves 1 meter in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation via the National Museum’s mini program.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00.

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artsy / Neo-Chinese style.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM.

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Thousand-Hand Guanyin

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16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: Have the model stand beside the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, facing the Buddha. The photographer should position themselves 1 meter in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation via the National Museum’s mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artsy / Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Walking Guide

Head to the right front of the hall to reach the shooting position in front of the Thousand-armed Guanyin. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the right front of the hall to reach the shooting position in front of the Thousand-armed Guanyin.

Go up the stairs straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the stairs straight ahead.

Security check to enter the National Museum of China. — step-by-step photo guide

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left.

Turn left and enter the exhibit hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and enter the exhibit hall.

Stand tall and head straight towards the east. — step-by-step photo guide

Stand tall and head straight towards the east.

Take the escalator to the 4th floor. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the escalator to the 4th floor.

Enter the Ancient Buddhist Sculpture Gallery. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Ancient Buddhist Sculpture Gallery.