Photography Tips: The model should stand admiring the painting of the maid playing chess, while the photographer positions themselves at a 45-degree angle to the side of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free advanced reservation through the National Museum’s mini program.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00.

Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist literary/neo-Chinese style.

Shooting Time: Around 12:00.

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Lady Attendants Playing Chess

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No. 16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand admiring the painting of the maid playing chess, while the photographer positions themselves at a 45-degree angle to the side of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advanced reservation through the National Museum’s mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist literary/neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Walking Guide

Walk straight for about 150 meters, passing through the area associated with the Three Kingdoms, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties periods. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 150 meters, passing through the area associated with the Three Kingdoms, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties periods.

Take the stairs down to North 1 on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the stairs down to North 1 on your left.

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left.

Approach the shooting location in front of the painting of the maid playing chess. — step-by-step photo guide

Approach the shooting location in front of the painting of the maid playing chess.

Turn left and enter the exhibition hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and enter the exhibition hall.

Go up the staircase straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the staircase straight ahead.

Security check to enter the National Museum of China. — step-by-step photo guide

Security check to enter the National Museum of China.

Go down the next staircase. — step-by-step photo guide

Go down the next staircase.

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall on your left front. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the Ancient China Basic Exhibition Hall on your left front.