Photography Tips: Have the model stand facing the mural of the Pipa player and turn her head to admire it. The photographer should stand 1 meter directly in front of the model and use the rule of thirds to position the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advanced reservation on the National Museum’s mini-program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Best Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Mural of a Flute Player

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No. 16 East Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: Have the model stand facing the mural of the Pipa player and turn her head to admire it. The photographer should stand 1 meter directly in front of the model and use the rule of thirds to position the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advanced reservation on the National Museum’s mini-program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Best Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Walking Guide

Take the stairs down on your left to North 1. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the stairs down on your left to North 1.

Go down the next staircase. — step-by-step photo guide

Go down the next staircase.

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall to your front left. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall to your front left.

Go up the stairs straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the stairs straight ahead.

Turn left to enter the exhibition hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left to enter the exhibition hall.

Arrive at the location for shooting in front of the mural of the xun (ancient Chinese flute) player. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the location for shooting in front of the mural of the xun (ancient Chinese flute) player.

Security check to enter the National Museum of China. — step-by-step photo guide

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

Go straight for 80 meters on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 80 meters on your left.

Walk straight for about 150 meters, passing through the areas associated with the Three Kingdoms, Two Jin, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties periods. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 150 meters, passing through the areas associated with the Three Kingdoms, Two Jin, and the Northern and Southern Dynasties periods.