Using a low-angle shot, position yourself beside the stone incense burner, placing it at the center of the frame to highlight its intricate carvings and overall shape. The composition should include the main body of the incense burner and the marble balustrades on both sides, with the background featuring the red walls and yellow-tiled roof of the palace, as well as the sky and clouds, to enhance the depth of the scene and capture more of the architectural atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 40 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Stone Carved Incense Burners and Balustrades

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Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Using a low-angle shot, position yourself beside the stone incense burner, placing it at the center of the frame to highlight its intricate carvings and overall shape. The composition should include the main body of the incense burner and the marble balustrades on both sides, with the background featuring the red walls and yellow-tiled roof of the palace, as well as the sky and clouds, to enhance the depth of the scene and capture more of the architectural atmosphere of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 40 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Jialiang (on the right) and then reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Jialiang (on the right) and then reach your destination.

Head north on foot to the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north for 64 meters and then turn right.

Walk north for 74 meters and turn left.

Walk straight north for 13 meters.

Walk straight for 22 meters to the north.

Walk north for 24 meters, then turn left.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

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

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Take the Subway Line [1 or Batong Line] to [Tiananmen East Station] and exit from the Southwest Exit (D).

Walk 73 meters northwest, then continue straight.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk west past the Outer Gold Water Bridge (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

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

Walk 13 meters west, then turn right.

Walk 23 meters straight to the east.