Photography Tips: Have the model stand next to the Buddha's head and look towards it. The photographer should stand 1 meter in front of the model, framing her on the left side of the image using the rule of thirds.

Ticket Reservation: Free reservation in advance via the National Museum's mini program.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00.

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00.

Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

National Museum of China - Buddha Head Sculpture

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No. 16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: Have the model stand next to the Buddha's head and look towards it. The photographer should stand 1 meter in front of the model, framing her on the left side of the image using the rule of thirds. Ticket Reservation: Free reservation in advance via the National Museum's mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00. Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

Go up the main staircase straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the main staircase straight ahead.

Turn left and enter the exhibition hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and enter the exhibition hall.

Go straight for 80 meters on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 80 meters on your left.

Take the escalator to the 4th floor. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the escalator to the 4th floor.

Stand in the east and move straight ahead to the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Stand in the east and move straight ahead to the right.

Enter and head to the shooting position next to the statue's head on the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter and head to the shooting position next to the statue's head on the left front.

Enter the Ancient Buddhist Sculpture Gallery. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Ancient Buddhist Sculpture Gallery.

Security check to enter the National Museum of China. — step-by-step photo guide

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.