The astronomical clock in the Palace Museum's Treasure Gallery.

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Forbidden City Museum, Ning Shou Palace

Photography Tips

Using a centered composition, the astronomical clock is placed in the middle of the frame, highlighting its circular structure and the symmetrical beauty of the top dial. The photographer uses a straight-on angle to ensure clear details of the front, blurring the background to focus on the golden surface and pearl decorations of the clock, avoiding any distracting elements. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM.

Walking Guide

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

Walk 12 meters northeast and then turn left.

Walk east to the Xiehe Gate (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road and turn right after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street and turn right after you pass Swatch (on your right).

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Gold and Silver Ware Gallery (on the right) and you will reach your destination.

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Ning寿 Gate (on your left) and then turn right. Note: "Ning寿 Gate" should be "Ning寿 Gate" (Ning Shou Gate), but it's more commonly known as the "Gate of Tranquil Longevity" in English. Here is the corrected version: Walk northeast to the Palace Museum - Gate of Tranquil Longevity (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk west to Flash Shoes (on the right) and then turn left.

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

Walk north for 75 meters and then turn right.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk north for 20 meters and then turn right.

Walk east to the Treasure House 1 (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on the left side of the road), then turn right.

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

Walk 10 meters east and continue straight.

Walk 26 meters east and then turn left.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk 27 meters to the east and then turn left.