Use a top-down angle with the lens directly facing the surface of the dragon-shaped stone carving, clearly showcasing the intricate details of the carving. Employ a centered composition, placing the dragon's head and sinuous body in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject. Minimize the background to focus on the core patterns and auspicious cloud designs of the stone carving, avoiding distractions from the surrounding environment, and enhancing the texture and depth of the carving. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 40 yuan.

The Palace Museum - Dragon-shaped Relief Stone Carving

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Use a top-down angle with the lens directly facing the surface of the dragon-shaped stone carving, clearly showcasing the intricate details of the carving. Employ a centered composition, placing the dragon's head and sinuous body in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject. Minimize the background to focus on the core patterns and auspicious cloud designs of the stone carving, avoiding distractions from the surrounding environment, and enhancing the texture and depth of the carving. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 40 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the inner left gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

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

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street, turn left after passing the Palace Museum Store (on your right).

Walk west past the Forbidden City - the large stone sculptures (on your left) until you reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west past the Forbidden City - the large stone sculptures (on your left) until you reach your destination.

Walk straight for 66 meters to the north.

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

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on your left) and then continue straight.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street until you reach Swatch (on your right), then turn right.

Walk 29 meters west and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to JinYu HuTong Station and exit from the station.

Walk north for 51 meters straight.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk 24 meters north and turn right.

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

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

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

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

Walk 12 meters east, then turn left.

Walk north for 73 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight for 73 meters northeast.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 75 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.