The photographer stands in front of the buildings of the Palace Museum, slightly to the side of the street, shooting at eye level. Using a central composition, the signboard and the main structure of the Palace Museum are positioned in the center of the frame, symmetrically distributed. A standard lens is recommended to realistically capture the architectural details, colors, and structure.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; book in advance on the official WeChat account, with tickets available every night at 8:00 PM, up to seven days in advance.
② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays.

The Palace Museum - Railing Placards and Red Wall Architecture

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Forbidden City Museum (north side)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in front of the buildings of the Palace Museum, slightly to the side of the street, shooting at eye level. Using a central composition, the signboard and the main structure of the Palace Museum are positioned in the center of the frame, symmetrically distributed. A standard lens is recommended to realistically capture the architectural details, colors, and structure. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; book in advance on the official WeChat account, with tickets available every night at 8:00 PM, up to seven days in advance. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 8 and get off at the National Art Museum of China Station. Exit at D1 (Southwest). Walk north for 15 meters, then turn left and walk 518 meters. Walk 134 meters towards the left front, then 478 meters towards the right front, and finally turn right and walk 82 meters to reach the vicinity of the shooting location.