Beijing's Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red copper nail-studded Chengqian Gate.

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Chengqian Hall, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The model stands to the right of center in front of the red palace gate, captured from a low angle to emphasize the grandeur of the gate and the model's traditional pose. The model has one hand on their hip and the other gently resting on the door ring, creating a natural and interactive feel. The composition includes the full view of the gate and the plaque above it, ensuring that both the main subject and the background details are clear. Travel Tips: 1. Admission Fee: High season (April 1 - October 31): 60 RMB, Low season (November 1 - March 31 of the following year): 40 RMB. The Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery each cost 10 RMB. 2. Opening Hours: High season: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), Low season: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM). Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).

Walking Guide

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

Walk east to the East Six Palaces of the Palace Museum (on your right) and you will reach your destination.

Walk straight for 11 meters to the north.

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

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

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).

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

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk 73 meters north, then turn right.

Walk 12 meters east, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk 73 meters straight towards the northeast.

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

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

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

Walk south along Bei Chi Zi Avenue until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and turn left after passing the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right.

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

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

Walk 51 meters north and proceed straight.

Walk 11 meters west, then turn right.

Walk north to the Guangshengzuo Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then turn right.

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

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

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