The photographer stands inside the Qianqing Gate and uses an upward angle to capture the scene, employing a framing composition with the door frame and the structure above as a natural frame. This frames the ceiling's square patterns and the plaque of the Qianqing Gate, including the intricate ceiling, the red door frame, and the plaque in the shot, highlighting the architectural details. Travel Tip: The entrance ticket is 60 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum - Capturing Ceilings, Bracket Sets, Door Frames, and Plaques

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer stands inside the Qianqing Gate and uses an upward angle to capture the scene, employing a framing composition with the door frame and the structure above as a natural frame. This frames the ceiling's square patterns and the plaque of the Qianqing Gate, including the intricate ceiling, the red door frame, and the plaque in the shot, highlighting the architectural details. Travel Tip: The entrance ticket is 60 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

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

Walk north to Neizuo Gate Road, turn right, then turn left.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street, then turn right onto Swatch Lane.

Walk west to the Dashi Diao Road of the Palace Museum, turn left and then right.

Walk 29 meters west and then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Pavilion, then turn right and continue straight.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk straight for 66 meters to the north.

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.

Walk north for 73 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight for 24 meters north.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk straight north for 51 meters.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street, pass the Palace Museum Store on your right, then turn left.

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

Walk north to the Qianqingmen Gate of the Palace Museum and turn left to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Qianqingmen Gate of the Palace Museum and turn left to reach your destination.

Walk north to the central left gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and go straight.

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

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

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, and after passing the ticket office of the Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left, turn right.