🇨🇳 Beijing Hanfu Experience Guide: Imperial Ancestral Temple 🪭

Be a Qing Dynasty “Guifei” (Imperial Concubine) and live out your imperial fantasy in the heart of Beijing. Here’s your ULTIMATE guide: ✨ 💡Fun fact: This Qing Dynasty costume is called “Qizhuang” the traditional attire of Manchu noblewomen ✅ Color Tips for the Royal Look: For an authentic, regal appearance, consider these shades: - 💛 Imperial Yellow / Gold: Bold and eye-catching — traditionally reserved for the Empress - 💜 Purple: Elegant and dignified — worn only by the Imperial Noble Consort (second only to the Empress) - ❤️ Deep Red (Crimson): Worn by high-ranking consorts; Classic, powerful, and striking - 💙 Royal Blue: Worn by high-ranking consorts; graceful and noble 🎀 Hairstyle Tips: - The classic noblewoman hairstyle = “Liangbatou” (兩把頭) ⚠️ Want something more majestic? Try the “Dianzitou” (钿子头) (This is the style featured above) 💎 Accessories to Complete the Look: (Studios will provide them) - Nail Caps - Earrings (for accuracy: 3 per ear) - Chaozhu (Court Necklace) - Flower Pot Shoes (Note: These are hard to walk in — bring white sneakers for comfort between photos!) 📸 Pro Tip: Keep props (e.g fan) minimal or skip them altogether for a more authentic and elegant result! 📍 Photoshoot Location: Imperial Ancestral Temple 🛕 - Just outside the Forbidden City! 🎟️ Entry Fee: 2 RMB ⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ✅ Commercial photography is ALLOWED here! ⚠️ This temple mirrors the Forbidden City's architecture, making it the perfect backdrop for your imperial photoshoot 📸 Other Popular Spots: - Temple of Heaven - Summer Palace - Outside the Forbidden City ❌ Commercial photography is PROHIBITED inside the Forbidden City and Beihai Park 🕒 Best time: Before 11am - less crowd and softer light 📍 The Studio We Tried: Beijing Gu Gong Cheng Ji She Ying 📍 A219, Floor 2, Area D, Building 4, Beijing Inn, Dongcheng District 🚇 Nearest Subway: Chaoyangmen Station (Exit G) 💰 Package Price: 1999 RMB for 3 people (~666 RMB/person) 🔁 Refundable Deposit: 500 RMB 🎁 Included in the Package: - Full professional makeup & hairstyling - Hanfu/Qizhuang rental - 90 digital soft-copy photos - 15 professionally retouched images RAW files delivered next evening; final edits within 1 week ✨ Final Tip: - The Imperial Ancestral Temple is right next to the Forbidden City! - To make the most of your day, consider visiting the Forbidden City in costume for an even more immersive experience. ⚠️ If you are walking long hours, opt for a lighter headpiece (like the “Liangbatou”) as the “Dianzitou” can get quite heavy after awhile! #china #beijing #myitinerary #travel #thingstodo