Photography Tips: For the shot that requires queuing, it took about 25 minutes to wait during non-holiday hours. The model stood on one side of the phoenix crown, and the photographer positioned themselves 1 meter in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free reservation in advance through the National Museum mini-program.

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

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00.

Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

National Museum of China - Phoenix Crown

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

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: For the shot that requires queuing, it took about 25 minutes to wait during non-holiday hours. The model stood on one side of the phoenix crown, and the photographer positioned themselves 1 meter in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free reservation in advance through the National Museum mini-program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese. Shooting Time: Around 12:00. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

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

Go straight for 80 meters on your left.

Arrive at the shooting location near Fengguan. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location near Fengguan.

Take the stairs down to North 1 on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the stairs down to North 1 on your left.

Walk straight for about 200 meters to reach the area from the Ming and Qing dynasties. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 200 meters to reach the area from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall to the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall to the left front.

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

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

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

Go up the staircase straight ahead.

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

Turn left into the exhibition hall.

Go down the next staircase. — step-by-step photo guide

Go down the next staircase.