Shooting Tips: Have the model stand in front of the glass showcase, and the photographer should stand on the opposite side of the showcase to shoot through the glass. There will be a lot of people around, so it’s recommended to find a spot away from the crowd. Position the model on the left side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free, book in advance through the National Museum’s WeChat Mini Program.

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

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and Artsy / Neo-Chinese Style.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM.

Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

National Museum of China - Ding

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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 glass showcase, and the photographer should stand on the opposite side of the showcase to shoot through the glass. There will be a lot of people around, so it’s recommended to find a spot away from the crowd. Position the model on the left side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free, book in advance through the National Museum’s WeChat Mini Program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and Artsy / Neo-Chinese Style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

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

Go straight for 80 meters on your left.

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

Turn left into the exhibition hall.

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

Take the stairs down to North 1 on your left.

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

Go up the stairs straight ahead.

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

Go down the next staircase.

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

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

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

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

Walk straight for about 100 meters along the indoor one-way path until you reach the shooting location in front of the glass. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 100 meters along the indoor one-way path until you reach the shooting location in front of the glass.