Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the mural depicting the Bell and Drum Hall, facing away from the photographer. The photographer should crouch 5 meters directly in front of the model, using a centered composition to place the model in the middle of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation through the National Museum’s mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Photography Time: Around 12:00 noon. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Mural of Zhongli Quan Passing Down the Dao

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16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the mural depicting the Bell and Drum Hall, facing away from the photographer. The photographer should crouch 5 meters directly in front of the model, using a centered composition to place the model in the middle of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation through the National Museum’s mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Photography Time: Around 12:00 noon. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Walking Guide

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

Walk straight for 80 meters on your left.

Turn left into the exhibition hall. Once inside, you'll see the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left into the exhibition hall. Once inside, you'll see the stairs.

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

Go up the stairs straight ahead.

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.

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 about 200 meters to the Liao, Song, Xia, Jin, and Yuan periods. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 200 meters to the Liao, Song, Xia, Jin, and Yuan periods.

Arrive at the shooting position in front of the mural depicting Zhongli Chuan Dao on the left side at the end of the period. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting position in front of the mural depicting Zhongli Chuan Dao on the left side at the end of the period.

Take a taxi to the National Museum of China and ask to be dropped off at the roadside in front of the entrance. Walk straight to the main entrance and go through the security checkpoint to enter the museum. — step-by-step photo guide

Take a taxi to the National Museum of China and ask to be dropped off at the roadside in front of the entrance. Walk straight to the main entrance and go through the security checkpoint to enter the museum.