The Forbidden City - Pear Blossom Tree in Shoukang Palace
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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum
Photography Tips
The photographer stands about 7 meters in front of a pear tree. The pear tree fills the frame horizontally and is centered vertically, leaving one-quarter of the space for the sky and the ground. The composition is symmetrical, with two palaces, one high and one low, in the background. 1. Travel Tips ① Book tickets on the Palace Museum's mini-program 7 days in advance. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets after 11:00 AM. ② Admission is 40 RMB per person. The museum is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on Mondays. 2. Equipment This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 and a 16-50mm lens.
Walking Guide
Turn left into Yongkang Left Gate, and go straight to the last door on the right.
Exit from Gate B of Tiananmen West Station, walk straight for 400m, turn left at the intersection, and walk for 700m to reach the Meridian Gate.
Turn right and walk straight for 500 meters.
Turn right into Shoukang Palace and continue straight to the innermost courtyard.
The best spot for taking photos is in front of the pear tree on the left side of the yard.
