The turtle stone statue is prominently featured in the center of the frame, highlighting the main subject details. The photographer uses a top-down angle, shooting from a slightly higher position to fully capture the texture of the statue’s back and the shape of its head. The composition includes the background’s red walls, golden buildings, and stone balustrades, reflecting the atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

The Forbidden City - Turtle Statue

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The turtle stone statue is prominently featured in the center of the frame, highlighting the main subject details. The photographer uses a top-down angle, shooting from a slightly higher position to fully capture the texture of the statue’s back and the shape of its head. The composition includes the background’s red walls, golden buildings, and stone balustrades, reflecting the atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then go straight.

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

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office (on your left), and then turn slightly left.

Walk straight for 54 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Gate of Supreme Harmony (on the right) and then continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk southwest along Donghuamen Road, passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left, then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the China Art Museum Station, and exit from the D2 southwest exit.

Walk north to the Gate of Heavenly Purity at the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk straight for 27 meters to the north.

Walk east and turn left after crossing the street on your left.

Walk 23 meters northwest, then proceed to your destination on the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 23 meters northwest, then proceed to your destination on the right.

Walk north for 12 meters, then turn left.

Walk straight for 40 meters north.

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Walk north for 76 meters straight.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk straight for 64 meters to the north.

Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north for 74 meters and then turn left.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk straight for 13 meters to the north.

Walk north for 26 meters and then turn right.

Walk 73 meters northwest.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters, then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Palace Museum - Donghua Gate Tower (on your left) and then turn left.

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

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