Photographers can stand at a side-front position in front of the locomotive, using a low-angle shot and the leading lines composition technique. By utilizing the railway tracks that extend into the depth of the frame, the vintage steam locomotive can be incorporated, emphasizing its weighty and historical presence, and creating a scene with a rich sense of antiquity. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00-16:00 (last entry at 15:30), weekends and public holidays 9:00-16:30 (last entry at 16:00).

China Railway Museum - Steam Locomotive

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North side, No. 1 Court, Jiuxianqiao North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Photographers can stand at a side-front position in front of the locomotive, using a low-angle shot and the leading lines composition technique. By utilizing the railway tracks that extend into the depth of the frame, the vintage steam locomotive can be incorporated, emphasizing its weighty and historical presence, and creating a scene with a rich sense of antiquity. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:00-16:00 (last entry at 15:30), weekends and public holidays 9:00-16:30 (last entry at 16:00).

Walking Guide

Take bus 403, 629, or 516 and get off at Circular Railway Station, then proceed forward. Alternatively, take bus 402 or 418 and get off at Nangao Township Government Station, then head west.