The Forbidden City - Stone Sundial and Roof Architecture
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Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Photography Tips
Use a centered composition with the sundial in the middle of the frame, highlighting the top gnomon and the carved details. The photographer should shoot from a frontal position, standing directly in front of the sundial, capturing the main body of the sundial, the rooftops of the palaces on either side, and the sky above, creating a historical atmosphere through the contrast between the background and the subject. Travel Tip: It is recommended to book your tickets a week in advance.
Walking Guide
Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on the right), then turn left.
Walk west to the Palace Museum - Jiaotai Hall (on the left) and then turn right.
Walk west to the Jinghe Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.
Walk north to the Museum of Chinese Characters (on the right) and then continue straight.
Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.
Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right) and then continue straight.
Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.
Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), then turn right.
Walk southwest along Wǔsì Dà Jiē and turn left after passing by the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right.
Take the subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from the D2 southwest exit.
Walk north for 19 meters and then turn right.
Walk 25 meters west, then turn right.
Walk west to the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Integration Hall (on your left) and then continue straight.
Walk north to the Guangsheng Left Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then turn left.
Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left.
Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.
Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.
Walk straight north for 11 meters.
Walk north to the Palace Museum's Zhongzuomen (left side of the road), then continue straight.
Walk straight for 66 meters to the north.
Walk north for 73 meters and turn right.
Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.
Walk straight north for 12 meters.
Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.
Walk 29 meters to the east, then proceed to the left front.
Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.
Walk west for 11 meters, then turn right.
Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters and then turn right.
Walk west past the Palace Museum Cultural Center (on your right) and continue straight.
Walk west along Donghua Street to the Donghua Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.
Walk south along Beichizi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.
