Using a slight overhead angle, position the lens close to the carved door panel, placing the central round dragon carving at the center of the frame to highlight the main subject details. The composition should include the dragon carving and the upper and lower golden border carvings, maintaining the red door panel as the background color. Avoid including any unnecessary background elements to ensure the carving texture is clear.

Close-up of the Redwood and Gold Carved Flower Door Panels at the Palace Museum.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a slight overhead angle, position the lens close to the carved door panel, placing the central round dragon carving at the center of the frame to highlight the main subject details. The composition should include the dragon carving and the upper and lower golden border carvings, maintaining the red door panel as the background color. Avoid including any unnecessary background elements to ensure the carving texture is clear.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge and then turn left.

Walk 15 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 91 meters west to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 91 meters west to reach your destination.

Walk east to the Outer Jinshui Bridge and then turn left.

Walk northeast to the Forbidden City Food Store and then turn left.

Walk north to the Broken Rainbow Bridge and continue straight.

Walk west to the Xihe Gate, then continue straight.

Walk 21 meters west, then continue straight.

Walk north past the Ice House Service Area and then turn left.

Walk 86 meters west.

Walk straight for 17 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the west.

Take Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen West Station and exit at Southwest Exit C.