It is recommended that the photographer shoot from a lower position, looking up at the building with the blue sky as the background, using a wide-angle lens to capture a larger range of the building’s top structure, showcasing its details and grandeur. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB per person.

The Gate of Zhonghe Hall in the Forbidden City

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

It is recommended that the photographer shoot from a lower position, looking up at the building with the blue sky as the background, using a wide-angle lens to capture a larger range of the building’s top structure, showcasing its details and grandeur. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

Take the bus number 60 and get off at Xilahutong Station. Walk 100 meters along North Heyan Street, cross the pedestrian walkway, and head to the diagonal corner. Turn right and walk 310 meters along Donghuamen Street. Cross the pedestrian walkway and continue walking 180 meters along Donghuamen Street. Walk straight up the bridge and go 40 meters. Turn left and walk 60 meters, then cross the street and walk 10 meters. Turn right and walk 100 meters, then turn right again and walk 40 meters. Turn right and walk 220 meters, then turn left and walk 40 meters. Walk straight up the slope and continue for 20 meters, then walk up another slope and go 10 meters. Turn right and walk 40 meters, then go up the slope to the right and walk 10 meters. Turn left and walk 20 meters, then turn right and go up the slope and walk 50 meters. Turn left and walk 60 meters, walk straight up the stairs, and turn right and walk 10 meters. You will arrive at the entrance of the Zhonghedian, which is the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the bus number 60 and get off at Xilahutong Station. Walk 100 meters along North Heyan Street, cross the pedestrian walkway, and head to the diagonal corner. Turn right and walk 310 meters along Donghuamen Street. Cross the pedestrian walkway and continue walking 180 meters along Donghuamen Street. Walk straight up the bridge and go 40 meters. Turn left and walk 60 meters, then cross the street and walk 10 meters. Turn right and walk 100 meters, then turn right again and walk 40 meters. Turn right and walk 220 meters, then turn left and walk 40 meters. Walk straight up the slope and continue for 20 meters, then walk up another slope and go 10 meters. Turn right and walk 40 meters, then go up the slope to the right and walk 10 meters. Turn left and walk 20 meters, then turn right and go up the slope and walk 50 meters. Turn left and walk 60 meters, walk straight up the stairs, and turn right and walk 10 meters. You will arrive at the entrance of the Zhonghedian, which is the shooting location.