The photographer positioned themselves directly beneath the caisson in Shoukang Palace, shooting upward to allow the caisson to fill the entire frame with its center as the focal point, guiding the viewer’s gaze to concentrate there. This approach fully captures the grand structure and intricate details of the caisson, using lens distortion to moderately stretch the space and enhance the three-dimensional feel, accurately documenting the architectural features and spatial layout of the caisson. Travel Tips: 1. Admission Fee: 60 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the Caisson of Shoukang Palace

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Shoukang Palace, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer positioned themselves directly beneath the caisson in Shoukang Palace, shooting upward to allow the caisson to fill the entire frame with its center as the focal point, guiding the viewer’s gaze to concentrate there. This approach fully captures the grand structure and intricate details of the caisson, using lens distortion to moderately stretch the space and enhance the three-dimensional feel, accurately documenting the architectural features and spatial layout of the caisson. Travel Tips: 1. Admission Fee: 60 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen West Station, Exit B (Northeast). After exiting, walk east for 452 meters, then turn left and walk north for 702 meters. Turn left again and walk west for 86 meters, then continue west for 22 meters, and walk straight west for another 12 meters. Continue walking straight west for 21 meters, then walk straight west for 15 meters. Turn right and walk north for 65 meters, then walk straight north for 17 meters. Continue walking north for 359 meters, then turn left and walk west for 163 meters. Turn left again and walk north for 64 meters to reach the final destination, Shoukang Palace.