The photographer chose an upward angle to capture the stone lions and the Taihe Gate, emphasizing their grandeur by showcasing them vertically.
Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: 60 RMB;
② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - Upward shot of Stone Lions and Taihe Gate

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer chose an upward angle to capture the stone lions and the Taihe Gate, emphasizing their grandeur by showcasing them vertically. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take bus No. 60 to Xilahutong Station. After getting off, walk 100 meters along Beihheyandajie, cross the pedestrian walkway, and then turn right at the diagonal intersection to enter Donghuamen Street. Walk 310 meters down Donghuamen Street, cross the pedestrian walkway, continue straight, and walk another 180 meters along Donghuamen Street. Walk straight up the bridge and continue for 40 meters. Turn left diagonally and walk 60 meters, then turn left and cross the road, continue forward for 10 meters, and turn right diagonally and walk 110 meters. Walk straight up the ramp and continue forward for 30 meters, turn right and walk 10 meters, walk straight up the stairs, and continue forward for 50 meters. Turn left and go down the ramp, and continue forward for 110 meters. Turn right and go up the stairs, and continue forward for 10 meters. You will arrive at Taihemen.