The Palace Museum - Tianyimen Archway

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Forbidden City Museum, Imperial Garden

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a distance from Tianyimen, using a slightly upward angle to highlight the roof tiles and the Tianyimen plaque details. With a central composition, the main structure of the archway is placed in the center of the frame, showcasing symmetrical beauty. The foreground includes pine branches on the left to add depth, while the background retains trees to enhance the environmental atmosphere. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Off-season 40 RMB, Peak Season 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: Peak Season 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-season 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Walking Guide

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

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

Walk 29 meters east, then go forward to the left.

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

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Imperial Garden (on the left) and you will reach your destination.

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

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

Walk north and pass the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on your right), then turn left.

Walk straight north for 24 meters.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and pass by the Yun Gong Xuan Traditional Costume Experience Hall (on your right) before turning left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, and after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, turn left and continue walking.

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk north for 12 meters straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right) and then continue straight.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

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

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