Taking a photo with the ancient trees and pavilion under the corridor of the Red Wall at the Forbidden City.
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Inside the Imperial Garden, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Photography Tips
The photographer uses a level angle, with the model positioned on the left side of the frame. The subject is framed by the ornate lattice windows of the porch, enhancing the ancient ambiance. The composition includes the wooden structure of the porch in the foreground, the red walls in the background, the roof of the ancient building, and the diagonally extending branches of an old tree, adding depth and layers to the scene. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: The ticket prices for the Meridian Gate vary between the peak and off-peak seasons. From April 1 to October 31, the peak season ticket price is 60 yuan; from November 1 to March 31 of the following year, the off-peak season ticket price is 40 yuan. Admission to the Treasure Gallery and the Clock and Watch Gallery requires separate tickets, both priced at 10 yuan each. ② Opening Hours: From April 1 to October 31 each year, the opening hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM). From November 1 to March 31 of the following year, the opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Walking Guide
Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.
Walk south along Beichi Zi Street to Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left) and then turn right.
Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Donghua Gate Tower of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.
Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.
Walk north past the West Gate of Qiongyuan (on your left) and then head left front.
Walk west along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, continue in a slightly left-forward direction.
Walk straight north for 23 meters.
Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from Southwest Exit D2.
Walk north to the China Art Museum's Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.
Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.
Walk 74 meters north and then turn left.
Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) and then go straight.
Walk straight for 73 meters to the northwest.
Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall (on your right), turn left.
Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.
