The photographer highlights the facial texture and mane details of the qilin by taking a close-up shot, recommending a telephoto lens to compress the background and blur secondary elements, enhancing the subject’s texture. Travel Tips: The peak season entrance fee is 60 RMB, while the off-season entrance fee is 40 RMB.

The Forbidden City - Close-up of the Kirin Bronze Sculpture

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer highlights the facial texture and mane details of the qilin by taking a close-up shot, recommending a telephoto lens to compress the background and blur secondary elements, enhancing the subject’s texture. Travel Tips: The peak season entrance fee is 60 RMB, while the off-season entrance fee is 40 RMB.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen West Station, and exit from the C (Southwest) exit.

Walk 86 meters west.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk 21 meters straight to the west.

Walk 12 meters straight to the west.

Walk west to the Xihe Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north past the Ice House Service Area (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk 15 meters west and then turn right.

Walk northeast to the Forbidden City Food Store (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk east to the Outer Gold Water Bridge (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk straight for 17 meters to the north.

Walk west for 86 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west for 86 meters to reach your destination.

Walk north to the Broken Rainbow Bridge (on the left) and then continue straight.