Shooting Tips: Have the model stand in front of the miniature of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda and turn to admire it. The photographer should crouch about 1 meter in front and shoot upward, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation via the National Museum's mini program.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00.

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist, artsy, or modern Chinese style.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00.

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Model of the Pagoda of Fogong Temple

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

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: Have the model stand in front of the miniature of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda and turn to admire it. The photographer should crouch about 1 meter in front and shoot upward, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation via the National Museum's mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist, artsy, or modern Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Walking Guide

Arrived at the拍摄 position in front of the model of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda. 

Note: "拍摄" can be translated as "shooting" or "filming" depending on the context. If it's unclear, I can provide both versions. Here's an alternative:

Arrived at the filming position in front of the model of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrived at the拍摄 position in front of the model of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda. Note: "拍摄" can be translated as "shooting" or "filming" depending on the context. If it's unclear, I can provide both versions. Here's an alternative: Arrived at the filming position in front of the model of the Buddha Palace Temple's Shakyamuni Pagoda.

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

Take the stairs down on the left to North 1.

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

Go down the next staircase.

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

Enter through the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall on your left front.

Walk straight for about 200 meters to reach the Liao, Song, Xia, Jin, and Yuan periods. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 200 meters to reach the Liao, Song, Xia, Jin, and Yuan periods.

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

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

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

Turn left to enter the exhibition hall.

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

Go straight for 80 meters on your left.

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

Go up the stairs straight ahead.