The Palace Museum - Architectural Eaves and Roof Ridge Beasts

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Inside the Palace Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Using the rule of thirds composition, the roof and ridge beasts are placed in the right third of the frame, with the left side left blank for the sky to enhance balance. The focus is on a partial view of the roof, capturing the texture of the tiles, the row of ridge beasts, and the eave structure, while the background is simplified to the sky to avoid clutter. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 40 RMB per person in off-season, 60 RMB per person in peak season; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays).

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Danbi (on the right side of the path) in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and then you will reach your destination.

Walk west and pass the outer Jinshui Bridge (on the right side of the road), then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk north for 74 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight north for 19 meters.

Walk 24 meters north and turn left.

Walk straight for 13 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhen Du Gate (on the right side of the road) and then proceed straight.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northwest.

Walk north to the public restroom (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk 54 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Line Batong to Tiananmen East Station and exit from the D (southwest) exit.