Use an upward angle and center the composition to highlight the "Jixian Gate" plaque, placing it in the center of the frame. Surround it with colorful architectural details to enhance the main subject. Utilize the door frame to create a frame within the frame, incorporating the yellow ginkgo tree below to add depth to the image. The composition should include the plaque, the colorful murals above, and the ginkgo tree outside the door frame. A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to capture the details while blending them with the background. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 30 RMB, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays except holidays), ticket sales stop at 4:30 PM.

Beijing Imperial Academy - Ji Xian Gate Plaque and Ginkgo Trees

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No. 15 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within Guozijian

Photography Tips

Use an upward angle and center the composition to highlight the "Jixian Gate" plaque, placing it in the center of the frame. Surround it with colorful architectural details to enhance the main subject. Utilize the door frame to create a frame within the frame, incorporating the yellow ginkgo tree below to add depth to the image. The composition should include the plaque, the colorful murals above, and the ginkgo tree outside the door frame. A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to capture the details while blending them with the background. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 30 RMB, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays except holidays), ticket sales stop at 4:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk west along Guozijian Street to Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west along Guozijian Street to Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk south and turn right after passing Lexion Light (on the right).

Take the subway [Line 2 / Line 5] to [Yonghegong Station], and exit from the A (northwest) exit.

Walk west along Andingmen East Street for 52 meters, then turn left.

Walk along Yonghegong Street to Hong Kong Gallery (on your right) and then turn right.