The Palace Museum - Courtyard Water Tanks, Pine Trees, and Ancient Architecture

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

Photography Tips

The surrounding trees and ancient buildings are evenly distributed on both sides of the composition, creating a balanced frame. A level shooting angle is used, capturing the foreground water barrel, mid-ground trees, and the red walls and yellow-tiled roofs in the background. The stone pavement on the ground adds depth to the scene, allowing the photo to incorporate more environmental elements and showcase the rustic atmosphere of the courtyard. Travel Guide: ① Ticket Prices: 60 RMB during peak season, 40 RMB during off-season. ② Opening Hours: From April 1 to October 31, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM); from November 1 to March 31, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).

Walking Guide

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Palace Museum - Donghua Gate (on your left), then turn left.

Walk east and pass the Palace Museum - Zhen Shun Gate (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk east to the Xiehe Gate (on the right side of the road) and continue straight.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, pass the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), and then turn right.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and after passing the Donghua Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, turn slightly left.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk north to the Guggong Medical Station (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk north to the Audience Rest Hall of the Palace Museum (on the left side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk east and pass the Forbidden City - First Aid Station (on your left), then turn left.

Walk 42 meters north, then turn right.

Walk 27 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk 26 meters east, then turn left.

Walk 10 meters east and then go straight.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

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

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, passing the Yun Gong轩 Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on the right side of the road), then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from the D2 southwest exit.