The photographer stands at a position that combines the Golden Hall with the background palaces and stone pillars, using foreground composition to add depth and decorativeness to the photo, while making the Golden Hall the focal point. It is recommended to use a standard lens. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors (reservation required). Log in to the official mini-program of the Palace Museum and book 7 days in advance, with tickets released at 8 PM every night. Minors cannot buy tickets separately, and one account can reserve up to 5 adult tickets. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). 2. Dress Code: Hanfu or traditional attire is the best choice. Remember to pick colorful and ornate outfits. 3. Other Tips: Bring a power bank, as this is not a small place.

The Forbidden City - Golden Hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple and Stone Pillars

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a position that combines the Golden Hall with the background palaces and stone pillars, using foreground composition to add depth and decorativeness to the photo, while making the Golden Hall the focal point. It is recommended to use a standard lens. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors (reservation required). Log in to the official mini-program of the Palace Museum and book 7 days in advance, with tickets released at 8 PM every night. Minors cannot buy tickets separately, and one account can reserve up to 5 adult tickets. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). 2. Dress Code: Hanfu or traditional attire is the best choice. Remember to pick colorful and ornate outfits. 3. Other Tips: Bring a power bank, as this is not a small place.

Walking Guide

Take Line 1 or Batong Line of the subway, get on at Jianguomen Station, and get off at Tiananmen East Station (Exit B Northeast). After exiting, walk 7 meters south, then turn right and walk 410 meters west, turn right again and walk 622 meters north to reach the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. Enter through the Meridian Gate and follow the central axis to pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, the Hall of Preserving Harmony, and the Gate of Heavenly Purity. The Imperial Ancestral Temple is located on the east and west sides of the steps of the Hall of Heavenly Purity, atop white marble pedestals.