The Forbidden City - Ancient Architectural Roof Ridge Beasts, Tiles, and Red Walls
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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum
Photography Tips
Use a low-angle shot with a medium to long telephoto lens. On the left, capture the decorative animals, tiles, and eaves of the ancient roof, and on the right, include the red wall and the shadows of the decorative animals. In the center, leave some sky to create a symmetrical composition that highlights architectural details and the contrast of light and shadow. Travel Tips: Book your tickets 7 days in advance through the Palace Museum’s mini-program, which opens for reservations at 8 PM every night. For 60 RMB, you can step into a century of history.
Walking Guide
Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on your left) and then continue straight.
Walk south along Bell Sound Alley and turn left after passing the Xichangan Street Patrol Police Station on your right.
Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.
Walk 29 meters east, then proceed forward to the left.
Walk straight north for 23 meters.
Walk northeast to the Forbidden City Food Shop (on your left) and then turn left.
Walk west along Dianmen East Street to Lierxiayang Liquor Store (on your right) and then turn left.
Take the metro [Line 8] to [National Art Museum of China Station], and exit from the D2 southwest exit.
Walk west along Taipusi Street for 49 meters and then turn left.
Walk along Donghuangchenggen South Street, passing the emergency shelter (on your left), then turn left.
Walk along Xihuangchenggen South Street, pass the Funan Community Service Station (on your left), and then turn right.
Walk north to the Palace Museum - Xianhe Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.
Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Hall (on your right) and then continue straight.
Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on the right) and then turn left.
Walk west along May Fourth Avenue to the emergency shelter (on your left) and then turn right.
Walk north for 24 meters and turn right.
Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left.
Walk eastward, pass by Industry and Information (on your left), then continue straight.
Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right side of the road) and then continue straight.
Walk west along Xianmen Street, pass Lianjia Real Estate on your right, then turn left.
Walk south along Gao Yibo Hutong and turn left after passing the Office of Economic Census on your right.
Walk east along Li xue Hutong for 75 meters and then turn right.
Walk south and pass by the No. 1 Xinglong Street Courtyard on your right, then turn left.
Walk 63 meters straight to the east.
Walk 733 meters east, then continue to the right.
Walk south and pass the Four Seasons Department Store with the red maple forest on your left, then turn right.
Walk south for 119 meters and then turn right.
Walk straight north for 12 meters.
Walk 73 meters northeast and continue straight.
Walk straight north for 24 meters.
Walk 175 meters east and then turn right.
Walk north for 73 meters and then turn right.
Walk straight north for 66 meters.
Walk east to the Outer Jinshui Bridge (on your left) and then turn left.
Walk 11 meters west and then turn right.
Walk straight north for 11 meters.
Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then proceed straight.
