The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to capture the main eaves and roof ornaments positioned at the left one-third of the frame. The right side includes branches and leaves to add depth, while the left side is left blank with a clear sky to balance the composition. A medium-long focal length is recommended to compress the background and focus on the integration of the architectural texture and the natural environment. The admission price is 60 yuan.

The Forbidden City - Glazed Tile Eaves and Roof Ridge Creatures

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to capture the main eaves and roof ornaments positioned at the left one-third of the frame. The right side includes branches and leaves to add depth, while the left side is left blank with a clear sky to balance the composition. A medium-long focal length is recommended to compress the background and focus on the integration of the architectural texture and the natural environment. The admission price is 60 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

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

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk south along Donghuangchenggen South Street, passing the site of the East An Gate of the Ming Imperial City (on your right), then turn right.

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

Walk 11 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Imperial Garden (on the left) and you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Imperial Garden (on the left) and you will reach your destination.

Walk west and pass through the Kunning Gate (on your left), then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn right.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk 73 meters northeast.

Walk 12 meters to the east and then turn left.

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

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

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

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

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue to the emergency shelter (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk north and pass the East Gate of Qiongyuan (on your right), then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight for 75 meters north.