The Palace Museum in Beijing - Ancient Female Portraits

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

Photography Tips

Using a centered composition, the subject of the portrait is placed in the center of the frame, highlighting symmetrical elements such as clothing and the dragon throne. The photographer uses a level shooting angle, maintaining eye level with the portrait in the display case to avoid any tilt. The framing includes the full portrait, from the head to the chair, ensuring all details are fully presented.

Walking Guide

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum alarm station (on the left side of the road), then turn right.

Walk west past the Palace Museum - Cining Gate (on your left) to reach your destination.

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

Walk north to the Broken Rainbow Bridge (on your left) and then continue straight.

Walk east along Xihua Gate Street to Xihua Gate (on your left), then turn right.

Walk north along Nanchang Street, and after passing the Nanchang Street Fire Station (on the right), turn right.

Walk north and pass the Ice House Service Area (on your left), then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Line Batong to Tiananmen West Station, and exit from the Southwest Exit (Exit C).

Walk straight for 12 meters to the west.

Walk 21 meters straight to the west.

Walk 15 meters west, then turn right.

Walk west to the Xihuemen Gate (on the right side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 17 meters.

Walk 86 meters west.

Walk east along Donghua Gate Road for 80 meters, then turn left.

Walk southeast and pass the East Gate ticket office of Zhongshan Park (on your right), then turn left.