The photographer stands at the center of the building, maintaining a parallel angle for the shot. The camera is positioned slightly below the building’s central axis to avoid distortion from tilting up or down, ensuring the building’s symmetry is prominently displayed with its central axis as the focal point. This technique highlights the detailed and grand features of the royal architecture, maintaining a balanced composition on both sides. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak Season (April to October) 60 RMB, Off-Season 40 RMB; ② Opening Hours: Peak Season 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), Off-Season 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).

The panoramic view of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Palace Museum.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at the center of the building, maintaining a parallel angle for the shot. The camera is positioned slightly below the building’s central axis to avoid distortion from tilting up or down, ensuring the building’s symmetry is prominently displayed with its central axis as the focal point. This technique highlights the detailed and grand features of the royal architecture, maintaining a balanced composition on both sides. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak Season (April to October) 60 RMB, Off-Season 40 RMB; ② Opening Hours: Peak Season 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), Off-Season 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 in the direction of Gucheng. Get off at Tiananmen East Station and exit at the Northeast Exit B. Walk west for 470 meters, then turn right and walk north for 702 meters to reach the Inner Jinshui Bridge. Continue walking northeast for 73 meters and then walk north for 78 meters to reach the Taihe Palace Square.