Using a centered composition, place the main body of the Golden Hall in the center of the frame to highlight the golden spire and architectural details. The photographer shoots at eye level to maintain the stability of the Golden Hall's structure. The foreground includes blurred stone pillars to add depth, while the background captures the rooftops of distant palaces, which are also blurred to avoid clutter.

Travel Tips: Open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum - Shooting the Golden Hall of the Nation and the Soil

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a centered composition, place the main body of the Golden Hall in the center of the frame to highlight the golden spire and architectural details. The photographer shoots at eye level to maintain the stability of the Golden Hall's structure. The foreground includes blurred stone pillars to add depth, while the background captures the rooftops of distant palaces, which are also blurred to avoid clutter. Travel Tips: Open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk south along Donghuangchenggen South Street, then turn right after passing the site of Dong'an Gate of the Ming Imperial City.

Walk 22 meters northwest, then proceed to your destination on the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 22 meters northwest, then proceed to your destination on the right.

Walk east and turn left after you pass the cross street on your left.

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum, then turn right and continue straight.

Walk north to the Zhen Du Gate of the Palace Museum, turn right after the gate, and continue straight.

Walk north to the Qianqing Gate of the Palace Museum, then turn right and continue straight.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, pass the ticket office of the Beijing Labouring People's Cultural Palace on your left, then turn right.

Walk north to the China Art Museum's cultural and creative center, turn right, then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station, and exit from Southwest Exit D2.

Walk north for 74 meters and turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue until you reach the emergency shelter, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk straight north for 64 meters.

Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk straight north for 13 meters.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northwest.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge, turn left, and continue straight.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Palace Museum - Donghua Gate. Turn left after you pass the Donghua Gate tower.

Walk straight for 40 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 5 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 14 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 27 meters.

Walk north for 26 meters, then turn right.

Walk straight north for 76 meters.

Walk north, pass the Palace Museum Store, then turn right and continue straight.

Walk north for 12 meters and turn left.