The photographer uses a frame-within-a-frame technique, with the ancient architectural door frame as the foreground to enclose the mural and figures, capturing the door's carved details, screen paintings, and people, enhancing the depth and ancient atmosphere of the image. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, reservation required; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

The Forbidden City - Group photo with pillars, benches, and murals.

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Inside the Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a frame-within-a-frame technique, with the ancient architectural door frame as the foreground to enclose the mural and figures, capturing the door's carved details, screen paintings, and people, enhancing the depth and ancient atmosphere of the image. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, reservation required; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk south along Beichizi Street to Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and turn left after passing the Yun Gong Xuan Hanfu Experience Shop on your right.

Walk north to the China Art Museum's Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from Southwest Exit D2.

Walk straight for 73 meters to the northeast.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Donghua Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.

Walk 11 meters west, then turn right.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk north for 73 meters and turn right.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhao德 Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Yingrui Gate (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Yingrui Gate (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk 12 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, and then proceed to the left front.

Walk north to the Dacheng Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Pavilion (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on your right), then turn left.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road and turn right after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left.