It is recommended to use an upward shooting angle, standing below the stone carving to shoot upwards, to highlight the three-dimensional effect of the carving; it is suggested to use a centered composition technique, placing the stone carved dragon head in the center of the frame, with the pillars on both sides symmetrically distributed to enhance the sense of balance; it is recommended to use a telephoto lens to capture details and avoid clutter. Admission price: 40 RMB per person.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Close-up of Architectural Fence Stone Carvings

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

Photography Tips

It is recommended to use an upward shooting angle, standing below the stone carving to shoot upwards, to highlight the three-dimensional effect of the carving; it is suggested to use a centered composition technique, placing the stone carved dragon head in the center of the frame, with the pillars on both sides symmetrically distributed to enhance the sense of balance; it is recommended to use a telephoto lens to capture details and avoid clutter. Admission price: 40 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

Walk west along Rider River Street, passing Dagga Weikang Zhengjitang Pharmacy on your right, then turn left.

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

Walk 10 meters west and then turn left.

Walk west along Xilahutong and after passing the public toilet in front of Building 21 (on your left), turn right.

Walk north past Nei Ku (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past Nei Ku (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk 11 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 238 meters west along Donghuamen Street, then proceed to the right.

Walk 9 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 23 meters straight to the west.

Walk north and pass through the Left Wing Gate (on your left), then turn left.

Walk west to the Xiehe Gate (on your left), then turn right.

Walk west along Bei Chi Zi No.1 Road, passing Dayi Tea on your left, then turn left.

Walk south along Qiheli South Alley, passing Chen Duxiu's former residence (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 95 meters south and then turn right.

Walk north along Donghuangchenggen South Street until you reach Kucang Pu'er (on your right), then turn left.

Walk 37 meters west, then proceed to the left front.

Take the Subway Line 8 to JinYu Hu Tong Station and exit from the station.