Use a straight-on shooting angle and center the composition to place the gold bas-relief in the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetrical beauty and intricate details. The framing should include the main bas-relief, the black carved borders on either side, and the red window grille above, showcasing the overall decorative structure and clearly capturing the texture and light and shadow layers of the bas-relief.

The Forbidden City - Red Palace Gate Relief Decorations

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Use a straight-on shooting angle and center the composition to place the gold bas-relief in the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetrical beauty and intricate details. The framing should include the main bas-relief, the black carved borders on either side, and the red window grille above, showcasing the overall decorative structure and clearly capturing the texture and light and shadow layers of the bas-relief.

Walking Guide

Walk north and pass the West Gate of Qiongyuan (on your left), then head towards the left front.

Walk north to the Wuyu斋 Palace Store (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Wuyu斋 Palace Store (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and pass by the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall (on your right) before turning left.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, turn slightly left.

Walk north to the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right) and then continue straight.

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

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road and turn right after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

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

Walk north for 54 meters, then continue straight.

Walk 14 meters east and then turn left.

Walk west along Donghuamen Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight for 76 meters to the north.

Walk north for 26 meters and turn right.

Walk north for 74 meters, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 64 meters.

Walk straight north for 13 meters.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the right gate (on the right side) of the Forbidden City, then continue straight.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Take the Subway Line 8 to China Art Museum Station and exit from Southwest Exit D2.

Walk 73 meters northwest.

Walk north for 24 meters, then turn left.

Walk south along Beichizi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.