The photographer stands below the plaque, looking up to capture the “Jiaotai Hall” plaque in the center of the frame. This central composition highlights the main subject, while the symmetrical roof decorations on either side enhance the sense of balance. The blue roof and golden patterns above, along with the red door frame in the foreground, form a framing effect. A wide-angle lens is used to fully showcase the details of the plaque and the architecture.

Other tips: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak to minimize crowds.

Beijing Palace Museum - photographing the plaque of Jiaotai Hall

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the plaque, looking up to capture the “Jiaotai Hall” plaque in the center of the frame. This central composition highlights the main subject, while the symmetrical roof decorations on either side enhance the sense of balance. The blue roof and golden patterns above, along with the red door frame in the foreground, form a framing effect. A wide-angle lens is used to fully showcase the details of the plaque and the architecture. Other tips: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak to minimize crowds.

Walking Guide

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and turn left after passing by the Yun Gong Xuan Historical Costume Experience Hall on your right.

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

Walk west for 11 meters and turn right.

Walk straight north for 24 meters.

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

Walk west to the Gate of Jinghe at the Palace Museum (on your right), then continue straight.

Walk 25 meters west.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

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

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.

Walk south along Beichenzi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 73 meters north, then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Hall (on the right) and then continue straight.

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

Walk north for 24 meters and turn right.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk west to the Palace Museum - Jiaotai Hall (on the left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west to the Palace Museum - Jiaotai Hall (on the left) to reach your destination.

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

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and turn right.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

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

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk 73 meters northeast and continue straight.

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

Walk west to the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Integration Hall (on your left) and then continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - GuangshengLeft Gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left.

Walk west past the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Products (on your right), then continue straight.

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

Walk straight north for 51 meters.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, then continue in the north-west direction.

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