The photographer stands below the building and uses a medium telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a smartphone. The dark eaves on the left extend diagonally, forming a leading line that guides the viewer’s gaze to the central yellow roof. The foreground includes autumn leaves and branches on the right, adding depth, while the sky remains visible in the background. The main subject, the yellow roof and the “Palace Museum Cultural Creativity” sign below it, are centered, balancing the elements in the frame. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, book in advance on the official WeChat account up to seven days before your visit, with ticket sales starting at 8:00 PM daily; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Forbidden City - Cultural and Creative Buildings with Eaves and Tree Branches

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building and uses a medium telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a smartphone. The dark eaves on the left extend diagonally, forming a leading line that guides the viewer’s gaze to the central yellow roof. The foreground includes autumn leaves and branches on the right, adding depth, while the sky remains visible in the background. The main subject, the yellow roof and the “Palace Museum Cultural Creativity” sign below it, are centered, balancing the elements in the frame. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, book in advance on the official WeChat account up to seven days before your visit, with ticket sales starting at 8:00 PM daily; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Guangsheng Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on the left side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk west along Donghuamen Street to the Donghuamen Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left, then turn right.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, turn slightly left.

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

Walk north past the Western Warm Pavilion (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northwest.

Walk south along Beichi Zi Street to Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk east and pass the Palace Museum - Lungfu Gate (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk north for 74 meters and turn left.

Walk straight for 76 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 64 meters.

Walk north to the right gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then go straight.

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

Walk straight for 13 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 22 meters to the north.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk north for 26 meters and then turn right.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, passing Yun Gong Xuan Traditional Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Take the Metro Line 8 to China Art Museum Station and exit from the D2 southwest exit.

Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters, then turn right.

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

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

Walk 14 meters east and then turn left.