Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, utilize the city gate arch as the foreground frame to enclose the distant square, palace, and blue sky with white clouds, enhancing the depth and layering of the image. The photographer should stand inside the gate arch and use an upward angle to highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the vastness of the sky. The scope of the shot should include the details of the gate arch, the square floor, and the full view of the distant palace. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shoot. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum - Framing the square and palace architecture through the doorway

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530 meters east of Shangzhuang Home Community, Nanshahe East Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, utilize the city gate arch as the foreground frame to enclose the distant square, palace, and blue sky with white clouds, enhancing the depth and layering of the image. The photographer should stand inside the gate arch and use an upward angle to highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the vastness of the sky. The scope of the shot should include the details of the gate arch, the square floor, and the full view of the distant palace. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shoot. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take the subway Line 8 to Jin Yu Hu Tong Station, and exit from the station.

Walk 37 meters west, then proceed to the left front.

Walk north along Donghuangchenggen South Street to the China Classification Society Container Inspection Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk west along Xila Hutong, passing the public toilet in front of Building 21 on your left, then turn right.

Walk south past the Palace Museum - Jingri Gate (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south past the Palace Museum - Jingri Gate (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk south to the Palace Museum Store (on the left) and then turn left.

Walk west along Jing Shan Qian Street to the ticket office at the south gate of Jing Shan Park (on your right), then turn left.

Walk south past the Palace Museum - Shunzhen Gate (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk 351 meters west along Qilou Street and turn right.

Walk east to the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk north along Beichi Zi Street to Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall (on your left) and then turn left.