Shooting from a low angle, the photographer stands directly below the sundial and looks up to emphasize the main subject. Using a centered composition, the sundial is placed in the middle of the frame, clearly showcasing its graduations and pointer details. The shot includes the stone base of the sundial and the red walls and yellow roofs of the Forbidden City in the background, enhancing the historical atmosphere. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: Peak Season (April 1 - October 31) 60 RMB per person, Off-Season (November 1 - March 31) 40 RMB per person; Treasure Gallery and Clocks & Watches Gallery each cost 10 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: Peak Season 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), Off-Season 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM). Closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).

The Forbidden City - Close-up of a Sundial

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Taihe Hall, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Shooting from a low angle, the photographer stands directly below the sundial and looks up to emphasize the main subject. Using a centered composition, the sundial is placed in the middle of the frame, clearly showcasing its graduations and pointer details. The shot includes the stone base of the sundial and the red walls and yellow roofs of the Forbidden City in the background, enhancing the historical atmosphere. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: Peak Season (April 1 - October 31) 60 RMB per person, Off-Season (November 1 - March 31) 40 RMB per person; Treasure Gallery and Clocks & Watches Gallery each cost 10 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: Peak Season 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), Off-Season 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM). Closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).

Walking Guide

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn left.

Walk north to the public restroom (on the right) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk 89 meters east, then turn left.

Walk north past the sundial (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the sundial (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 18 meters.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn right.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk 73 meters northeast, then continue straight.

Walk west for 53 meters, then turn right.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Take Line 1 or Line Batong to Tiananmen East Station and exit from the southwest (D) exit.

Walk west and pass the Outer Jinshui Bridge (on your right), then turn right.