The photographer is positioned slightly below and to the side of the bronze lion, shooting upwards to emphasize its majesty. By using a shallow depth of field, the contrast between the clear foreground and the blurred background enhances the three-dimensional effect, with the Taihe Gate as the background and the stone lion as the foreground. A standard lens is used to naturally reproduce the proportions of the objects, clearly showcasing the texture, details, and colors of the bronze lion. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Off-peak season 40 RMB per person, peak season 60 RMB per person. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays except for statutory holidays. Peak season 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, off-peak season 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. ③ Entry Time: The earliest admission time is 11:00 AM, and the latest admission time is 12:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ① Reflectors, tripods, stands, and self-extending poles over 1.3 meters are not allowed inside the Forbidden City. ② Entry to the Forbidden City is only through the Meridian Gate.

The Palace Museum - Bronze Lions and the Eaves of Taihemen

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer is positioned slightly below and to the side of the bronze lion, shooting upwards to emphasize its majesty. By using a shallow depth of field, the contrast between the clear foreground and the blurred background enhances the three-dimensional effect, with the Taihe Gate as the background and the stone lion as the foreground. A standard lens is used to naturally reproduce the proportions of the objects, clearly showcasing the texture, details, and colors of the bronze lion. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Off-peak season 40 RMB per person, peak season 60 RMB per person. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays except for statutory holidays. Peak season 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, off-peak season 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. ③ Entry Time: The earliest admission time is 11:00 AM, and the latest admission time is 12:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ① Reflectors, tripods, stands, and self-extending poles over 1.3 meters are not allowed inside the Forbidden City. ② Entry to the Forbidden City is only through the Meridian Gate.

Walking Guide

Take the Line 1 subway to Tiananmen East Station or Tiananmen West Station. Exit at Exit B of Tiananmen East Station or Exit C of Tiananmen West Station. After exiting, walk through Tiananmen Square, enter through the Duanmen Gate, and proceed to the Wu Gate to enter the Palace Museum. Follow the central axis, cross the Inner Golden Water Bridge, and you will reach the shooting location.