The Forbidden City - Roof Ridge Beasts, Glazed Tiles, and Carvings
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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Photography Tips
The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to emphasize the soaring roof. A central composition is employed, placing the roof ornaments, glazed tiles, and carved details at the center of the frame, with a clean blue sky serving as the background, keeping the composition simple and focused. Travel Tip: It is recommended to visit on a sunny day.
Walking Guide
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 Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.
Walk west along Wusi Avenue and after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office (on your left), turn left ahead.
Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters, then turn right.
Walk west along Donghua Street to the Donghua Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.
Walk south along Beichi Zi Avenue until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.
Walk north past the West Gate of Qiong Garden (on your left) and then head diagonally left.
Walk north for 26 meters and then turn right.
Walk 14 meters to the east and turn left.
Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.
Walk straight north for 12 meters.
Walk north for 64 meters straight.
Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.
Walk north for 74 meters and turn left.
Walk straight north for 22 meters.
Walk straight north for 13 meters.
Walk 73 meters straight to the northwest.
Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.
Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.
Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.
