The photographer stands in the center of the courtyard, using an upward angle to capture the central red door in the middle of the frame, with symmetrical red walls on both sides, emphasizing the solemnity of the architecture. The composition includes the red walls, the central door, the wet stone path, and the trees on both sides, with the sky in the background adding depth to the image.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Enclosed courtyards with red walls, stone pathways, and trees.

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in the center of the courtyard, using an upward angle to capture the central red door in the middle of the frame, with symmetrical red walls on both sides, emphasizing the solemnity of the architecture. The composition includes the red walls, the central door, the wet stone path, and the trees on both sides, with the sky in the background adding depth to the image.

Walking Guide

Head south on foot and pass the Digital Application Institute for Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Head south on foot and pass the Digital Application Institute for Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum to reach your destination.

Walk north past the Ice Cellar Service Area and then turn left.

Walk north to the Broken Bridge and then continue straight.

Walk west for 21 meters, then continue straight.

Walk west to the Xihe Gate and then proceed straight.

Walk southeast and turn left after passing the ticket booth of the East Gate of Zhongshan Park.

Walk east along Xihuamen Street and turn right after Xihuamen.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tian'anmen West Station and exit from Southwest Exit C.

Walk straight north for 17 meters.

Walk 86 meters west, then turn left.

Walk 12 meters straight to the west.

Walk west for 86 meters.

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

Walk 15 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge and then turn left.

Walk north along Nanchang Street, turn right after passing the Nanchang Street Fire Station in the Xicheng District.

Walk northeast to the Palace Museum alarm station and then turn right.