The photographer should stand at an appropriate distance and slightly lower the shooting angle to maintain eye level with the exhibition items. Place a sharp emblem of a horse in the left third of the frame, with a blurred horse emblem on the right side as a background to echo and enhance the sense of depth and space. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens. 1. Travel Tips: The National Museum of China is free but requires a ticket reservation. You need to present your ID or passport to enter. 2. Other Tips: ① The museum is incredibly large, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with its layout before visiting and identify the galleries you want to see to manage your time effectively. The most popular and crowded exhibit is the Basic Exhibition of Ancient China on the B1 level. ② Plan your visit and arrive early, as you will need to queue up to verify your ID from the moment you exit the subway. ③ Power banks are allowed but cannot be used inside the galleries.

National Museum of China - Western Xia Imperial Horse Plaque

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

Photography Tips

The photographer should stand at an appropriate distance and slightly lower the shooting angle to maintain eye level with the exhibition items. Place a sharp emblem of a horse in the left third of the frame, with a blurred horse emblem on the right side as a background to echo and enhance the sense of depth and space. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens. 1. Travel Tips: The National Museum of China is free but requires a ticket reservation. You need to present your ID or passport to enter. 2. Other Tips: ① The museum is incredibly large, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with its layout before visiting and identify the galleries you want to see to manage your time effectively. The most popular and crowded exhibit is the Basic Exhibition of Ancient China on the B1 level. ② Plan your visit and arrive early, as you will need to queue up to verify your ID from the moment you exit the subway. ③ Power banks are allowed but cannot be used inside the galleries.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen East Station, Exit C (Southeast). Walk 40 meters along East Chang'an Avenue, turn right into the East Chang'an Avenue auxiliary road, and walk 50 meters. Turn left and walk 20 meters, then turn right and walk 120 meters. Turn left and walk 170 meters, then turn right and walk 30 meters. Turn left and walk 60 meters, then turn slightly left and walk 100 meters to reach the National Museum of China. Enter the museum and go to the basement level. Find the Western Xia Imperial Flame Horse Plaque, and you will have found your location.