The photographer should position themselves directly below the sundial, looking up to fully capture the sundial against the blue sky. Place the sundial at the center of the frame to highlight the main subject, emphasizing its outline and shape. It is recommended to use a standard lens to accurately reproduce the proportions and details of the sundial, clearly showing the dial face, gnomon, and base structure, ensuring natural perspective and clear information. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 60 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum - Sundials and the Sky

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Hall of Supreme Harmony, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The photographer should position themselves directly below the sundial, looking up to fully capture the sundial against the blue sky. Place the sundial at the center of the frame to highlight the main subject, emphasizing its outline and shape. It is recommended to use a standard lens to accurately reproduce the proportions and details of the sundial, clearly showing the dial face, gnomon, and base structure, ensuring natural perspective and clear information. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 60 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

Take the bus number 60 and get off at Xilahutong Station. Walk 100 meters along Beihelian Avenue, cross the pedestrian walkway, and head to the diagonal corner. Turn right into Donghuamen Street and walk 310 meters along Donghuamen Street. Go straight across the pedestrian walkway and continue walking forward. Keep walking along Donghuamen Street for another 180 meters. Go straight up the bridge and walk 40 meters along the bridge. Turn left ahead and walk 60 meters. Cross the road to the left and continue walking forward for 10 meters. Turn right ahead and walk 100 meters. Turn right and walk 40 meters. Turn right ahead and walk 220 meters. Turn left and walk 40 meters. Go straight up the slope and continue walking forward for 20 meters. Go straight up the slope again and continue walking forward for 10 meters. Turn right ahead and walk 10 meters. Turn left ahead and walk 60 meters. Cross the stairs and head to the diagonal corner. Turn left and walk 30 meters, and you will see the sundial.