The photographer stands directly in front of the plaque and gate to capture the layered composition of the green glazed tile roof, red walls, and wooden plaque, with the main plaque of Kunning East Courtyard centered in the frame. The shot includes the roof tiles, walls, and the scene inside the door frame. Travel Tip: The ticket price is 60 yuan.

The Forbidden City - Plaque of the Eastern Courtyard of Kunning and Red Wall

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Kunning Palace, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly in front of the plaque and gate to capture the layered composition of the green glazed tile roof, red walls, and wooden plaque, with the main plaque of Kunning East Courtyard centered in the frame. The shot includes the roof tiles, walls, and the scene inside the door frame. Travel Tip: The ticket price is 60 yuan.

Walking Guide

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 southwest along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right, turn left.

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

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhao德 Gate (on the right side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk west to Kunning Palace (on the left) and you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west to Kunning Palace (on the left) and you will reach your destination.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on your right) and then turn left.

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

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

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

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

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

Walk straight for 24 meters north.

Walk 12 meters east, then turn left.

Walk north for 73 meters and turn right.

Head north and walk straight for 11 meters.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

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

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk straight for 75 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk west for 11 meters and turn right.

Walk west past Qiongyuan (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk west past the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Products Store (on your left) and continue straight.

Walk north to the Dacheng Left Gate (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.