The photographer positioned themselves close to the building, using the branches of the magnolia tree as a foreground element that complements the ancient architecture. By using a medium-telephoto lens, they blurred the background to highlight the ancient buildings and the flowers. Travel Tips: ① Be sure to book your tickets in advance. ② The Palace Museum is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM during peak season and from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during off-season, and is closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).

Zhongcui Palace - Magnolia and Ancient Architecture in the Same Frame

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Imperial Garden, The Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer positioned themselves close to the building, using the branches of the magnolia tree as a foreground element that complements the ancient architecture. By using a medium-telephoto lens, they blurred the background to highlight the ancient buildings and the flowers. Travel Tips: ① Be sure to book your tickets in advance. ② The Palace Museum is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM during peak season and from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during off-season, and is closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays).

Walking Guide

1. Exit at Gate C of Tiananmen East Station and walk straight ahead. 2. Walk along Chang'an Avenue, passing by the east side of Tiananmen Square, and continue straight. 3. When you reach Donghua Street, turn left and enter Donghua Street. 4. Walk straight along Donghua Street until you reach the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City. 5. Enter the Forbidden City through the Donghua Gate, turn right after entering, and walk north along the East Road of the Forbidden City. 6. Pass by the Jingren Palace and Chengqian Palace, and continue walking north. 7. The shooting position for Zhongcui Palace is in front of the gate, near the magnolia flowers.