The photographer stands below the building and shoots upwards, placing the dragon-patterned decoration at the center of the frame. The flower carvings on both sides of the ridge are symmetrically distributed, creating a balanced composition. The shot includes details of the dragon-patterned decoration and the ridge, with a clear blue sky in the background to highlight the main subject's color and texture. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person. Tickets need to be booked 7 days in advance on the official WeChat account, with sales starting at 20:00 daily. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Forbidden City - Eaves Decorated with Dragon Patterns

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building and shoots upwards, placing the dragon-patterned decoration at the center of the frame. The flower carvings on both sides of the ridge are symmetrically distributed, creating a balanced composition. The shot includes details of the dragon-patterned decoration and the ridge, with a clear blue sky in the background to highlight the main subject's color and texture. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person. Tickets need to be booked 7 days in advance on the official WeChat account, with sales starting at 20:00 daily. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk west and pass the Outer Golden Water Bridge (on your right), then turn right.

Walk 73 meters northwest, then continue straight.

Walk north for 74 meters and then turn right.

Walk 54 meters east and then turn left.

Walk north for 71 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north for 71 meters to reach your destination.

Walk 40 meters northwest, then proceed to the left front.

Walk north to the Danbi of the Hall of Supreme Harmony (on the right side of the path), then turn left.

Walk straight north for 19 meters.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk straight north for 13 meters.

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

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

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

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters east, then turn left.

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