Using a symmetrical composition, place two golden jewelry boxes symmetrically on a red display stand to maintain balance in the frame. The photographer should stand slightly to the side and above the display stand, using a top-down angle to fully capture the details of the exhibits. The framing should include the red display stand and a dark background to create a color contrast that highlights the main subjects. It is recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x phone lens for the shot. Travel Tip: The venue is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum - photographing the golden jewelry box exhibit.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum, Ning Shou Palace

Photography Tips

Using a symmetrical composition, place two golden jewelry boxes symmetrically on a red display stand to maintain balance in the frame. The photographer should stand slightly to the side and above the display stand, using a top-down angle to fully capture the details of the exhibits. The framing should include the red display stand and a dark background to create a color contrast that highlights the main subjects. It is recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x phone lens for the shot. Travel Tip: The venue is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Gugong Medical Station, then turn right.

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

Walk north to the Palace Museum and turn left at the Yangxingmen Gate to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum and turn left at the Yangxingmen Gate to reach your destination.

Walk west along Donghuamen Street and turn left after you reach the Donghuamen Gate of the Palace Museum.

Walk south along Beichi Road, then turn left and right after passing Beijing Daoxiangcun.

Walk east to Xiehe Gate Road, turn right, and then continue straight.

Walk north to the China Art Museum's Cultural and Creative Center, take a right and then a left.

Walk 12 meters northeast and turn left.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk northeast to the Forbidden City's Ning Shou Gate, turn left, then turn right.

Walk 27 meters east and then turn left.

Walk north for 20 meters and then turn right.

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

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, then turn left and continue forward.

Walk east to the Treasure House, then turn left and left again.

Walk 26 meters east and then turn left.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, and after passing the Right side of Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall, turn left.

Walk north for 75 meters and then turn right.

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

Walk 10 meters east and continue straight.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge, then turn left and then right.