The photographer used an upward shooting angle, employing the red walls as a frame to center the magnolia blossoms in the composition, thereby highlighting the subject. Utilizing a focal length of 181mm-300mm, the space is compressed and the background is blurred, making the details of the magnolia blossoms and the red walls with yellow tiles stand out clearly. The contrast in colors creates a classical and elegant atmosphere. Travel Tips: 1. Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum's mini-program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. 2. Ticket price is $40 per person. The museum is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Mondays.

Zhongcui Palace - Magnolia Flowers and the Red Walls and Yellow Tiles Architecture

Created bytklib

33.8k reviews

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

Photography Tips

The photographer used an upward shooting angle, employing the red walls as a frame to center the magnolia blossoms in the composition, thereby highlighting the subject. Utilizing a focal length of 181mm-300mm, the space is compressed and the background is blurred, making the details of the magnolia blossoms and the red walls with yellow tiles stand out clearly. The contrast in colors creates a classical and elegant atmosphere. Travel Tips: 1. Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum's mini-program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. 2. Ticket price is $40 per person. The museum is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Take Exit A at Tiananmen East Station on Line 1 of the subway, and enter through the Wu Gate from the direction of Tiananmen; or take Exit B, turn onto Nanchizi Avenue, enter through the East Gate of the Labor People's Cultural Palace, exit from the West Gate, and then enter through the Wu Gate. Alternatively, after exiting at B, turn onto Nanchizi Avenue and head north to the Donghuamen, and then circle around to the Wu Gate. After entering the Forbidden City, head to the Jingcui Palace in the East Six Palaces area. The Jingcui Palace has two courtyards, and the magnolia flowers are in the rear courtyard. Once you reach the rear courtyard of the Jingcui Palace, you can find shooting angles around the windows, glazed tiles, and painted decorations. The shooting spots are nearby.