The photographer stands in the center, facing the plaque and the dragon throne, shooting slightly upwards to create a sense of progression from the caisson, through the plaque, to the dragon throne. By using a symmetrical composition, the caisson, plaque, and dragon throne are centered in the frame. A standard lens is recommended. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 yuan for adults; free for minors. Bookings can be made 7 days in advance. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays. Additional Tips: 1. If you plan to stay for a long time or have limited stamina, consider bringing a small chair. 2. Renting an audio guide is recommended, typically costing around 20 yuan per device. It provides automatic commentary as you reach different attractions.

The Palace Museum - The throne under the "Glorious and Bright" plaque in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

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No.4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in the center, facing the plaque and the dragon throne, shooting slightly upwards to create a sense of progression from the caisson, through the plaque, to the dragon throne. By using a symmetrical composition, the caisson, plaque, and dragon throne are centered in the frame. A standard lens is recommended. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 yuan for adults; free for minors. Bookings can be made 7 days in advance. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays. Additional Tips: 1. If you plan to stay for a long time or have limited stamina, consider bringing a small chair. 2. Renting an audio guide is recommended, typically costing around 20 yuan per device. It provides automatic commentary as you reach different attractions.

Walking Guide

Take buses 1, 5, 52, 90, or 99 and get off at the Forbidden City Station. Walk to the southern entrance of the Forbidden City, enter through the Meridian Gate, turn right, pass the Wenhua Palace, then turn left to reach the Taihe Palace, Zhonghe Palace, and Baohe Palace. Turn left again to reach the Cining Palace, then turn right to get to the Qianqing Palace, where the plaque “Dazheng Guangming” is located inside the palace.