The palace lantern is prominently featured in the center of the frame, capturing its entirety with the red wall as the background and the ancient architecture rooftop above. The red wall and the details of the roof tiles are preserved, while the reflection of the rooftop in the lantern’s glass adds depth, showcasing the ancient and simple atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: Ticket Prices: 60 RMB per person during peak season, 40 RMB per person during off-season.

The Palace Museum - Palace lanterns in front of the red walls and the ancient architectural brick walls.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The palace lantern is prominently featured in the center of the frame, capturing its entirety with the red wall as the background and the ancient architecture rooftop above. The red wall and the details of the roof tiles are preserved, while the reflection of the rooftop in the lantern’s glass adds depth, showcasing the ancient and simple atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: Ticket Prices: 60 RMB per person during peak season, 40 RMB per person during off-season.

Walking Guide

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue past the Cloud Palace Ancient Costume Experience Hall (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Donghua Gate Tower of the Palace Museum (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office (on your left), then walk diagonally to the left.

Walk north to the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination.

Walk 12 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), then turn right.

Walk straight for 23 meters north.

Walk south along Bei Chi Zi Street to Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

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

Walk 11 meters west, then turn right.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station, and exit from the southwest exit D2.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north to the China Art Museum's Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk straight north for 75 meters.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

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

Walk north for 73 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.