🇨🇳 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!

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