The Forbidden City - Upward shot of the plaque at Yikun Gate

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

**Photography Tip:** Recommend that photographers stand in front of the palace gate and use an upward shooting angle, with the red gate frame as the foreground, to highlight the lintel, the Yikun Palace plaque, and the eave details. The diagonal lines of the eaves will guide the viewer's gaze to focus on the plaque. **Travel Guide:** 1. **Ticket Prices:** The ticket prices for the Meridian Gate vary between the off-season and peak season. From April 1 to October 31, it is the peak season, with a ticket price of 60 RMB. From November 1 to March 31 of the following year, it is the off-season, with a ticket price of 40 RMB. Tickets for the Treasures Gallery and the Clocks and Watches Gallery must be purchased separately, both costing 10 RMB each. 2. **Opening Hours:** From April 1 to October 31 each year, the opening hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM). From November 1 to March 31 of the following year, the opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).

Walking Guide

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, passing the Yun Gong Xuan Traditional Costume Experience Shop (on your right), then turn left.

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

Walk west to the Yikun Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), and you will reach your destination.

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

Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhen Du Men (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

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

Walk straight for 22 meters north.

Walk 73 meters northwest, then continue straight.

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

Walk straight for 76 meters to the north.

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

Walk 74 meters north and turn left.

Walk straight for 13 meters to the north.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk 13 meters west, then turn right.

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

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

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Guangsheng Right Gate (on the left side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters and turn right.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk straight for 64 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk north for 26 meters and turn right.

Walk 14 meters east and then turn left.

Walk straight for 12 meters north.