The photographer stands directly in front of the stone lion, at a relatively close distance, shooting upward to make the lion appear more majestic and imposing. The stone lion is placed in the center of the frame, making it the focal point. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 yuan (peak season), 40 yuan (off-season); 10 yuan for the Clock and Watch Museum and the Treasure Gallery. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ① Book tickets up to 7 days in advance. ② No reflective boards allowed; tripods must not exceed 1.3 meters. ③ No power banks available for rent at the Forbidden City.

The back of the stone lion in front of the Taihe Gate at the Palace Museum.

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum.

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly in front of the stone lion, at a relatively close distance, shooting upward to make the lion appear more majestic and imposing. The stone lion is placed in the center of the frame, making it the focal point. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 yuan (peak season), 40 yuan (off-season); 10 yuan for the Clock and Watch Museum and the Treasure Gallery. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ① Book tickets up to 7 days in advance. ② No reflective boards allowed; tripods must not exceed 1.3 meters. ③ No power banks available for rent at the Forbidden City.

Walking Guide

Take bus 60 and get off at Xila Hutong Station. Walk 100 meters along Beihewan Avenue, cross the pedestrian walkway, and head to the diagonal intersection. Turn right and walk 310 meters down Donghua Gate Street. Walk straight across the pedestrian crossing and continue for 180 meters along Donghua Gate Street. Walk straight and go up the bridge, then walk 40 meters and turn left. Walk 60 meters, cross the road to the left, and continue straight for 10 meters. Turn right and walk 110 meters, then walk straight up the ramp. Continue for 30 meters, then turn right and walk 10 meters. Walk straight up the stairs, then continue for 50 meters. Turn left and go up the ramp, then continue for 120 meters. Turn right and go up the stairs, then continue for 10 meters. You will reach the entrance of Taihe Gate, where you can take photos of the stone lions.