The Forbidden City - Wisteria Flowers at Zhongcui Palace
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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City
Photography Tips
Photography Tips: Stand about 4 meters in front of the magnolia tree, using the magnolia flowers as the foreground, and shoot the side hall in the background. The side hall should occupy the lower two-thirds of the frame, while the upper one-third is left blank for the sky. 1. Travel Suggestions ① Book your tickets 7 days in advance through the Palace Museum’s mini program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. ② Ticket price is 40 CNY per person. Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Photography Equipment This photo was taken with a Fuji XT-5 and a 16-50mm lens.
Walking Guide
After entering, go through the small door to the right front to reach the back courtyard of the Zhongcui Palace.
Turn right and walk 20 meters to enter the Six Eastern Palaces, then turn left to enter the Zhongcui Palace.
Exit from Tiananmen Station at Gate B, walk straight for 400 meters, turn left at the intersection, and walk 700 meters to reach the Meridian Gate.
After entering, head to the right front and go straight for 650 meters through the Zhaode Gate on the right.
