The 6 Hanfu Photo Shoots in Beijing Worth Your Morning

1.Must-Try Chinese Ancient Costume Rental& Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 1.5 - 8 hours · from $135Our pick

Meet an English-speaking guide at Jinyu Hutong Station, choose a traditional costume, and get professional makeup and hairstyling. Add a photo session by the Forbidden City’s moat, with digital images and five retouched portraits, or choose the longer option that includes a guided Forbidden City visit. Guides such as Ella, Sunny, Rebecca, and Nancy have helped make the process easy for English speakers.

“Overall, I had nice time. Everyone should try this”

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2.Beijing Traditional Hanfu Experience & Photoshoot for Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 - 4 hours Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jinyu Hutong subway station, choose a Hanfu outfit, and spend about 90 minutes on hair, makeup, and styling. Then pose for a private photo session near the Forbidden City moat. Guide names include Sunny, Kerol, and Lizzie. Plan on three to four hours, and check your package for the exact number of digital photos.

“The guide that picked me up was great, and her English was very good. The photographer was very detail oriented. Great service!”

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3.Temple of Heaven Hanfu Photography with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Meet at the Temple of Heaven’s North Gate or Wanqiao Station Exit C, choose a Hanfu outfit, and have your hair and makeup styled before a photo session at Wanshou Pavilion. You get 30 raw photos and 5 retouched images, then explore the park on your own. An English-speaking interpreter may help; one participant praised Bruce, though guide assignments can vary.

“This activity was fun and a great overall experience. The photos turned out great! The coordination between the translator and the photographer provided by this tour ensure it is a seamless experience.”

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4.Explore the Forbidden City in Hanfu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 - 8 hours · from $87

Choose a Ming or Tang-style Hanfu, add accessories, and get professional hair and makeup styling before visiting the Forbidden City. An English-speaking guide leads you to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden. Tayla is one named guide associated with the tour. Hanfu rental and the entrance ticket are included.

“Day was amazing. Has a fun time getting dressed. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Plus having someone to help with translating made things a lot smoother. As for the tour my friend and I were very amazed with everything. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us all the juicy tea from back in the days. ✨️”

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5.Traditional Chinese Costume Makeover & Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $190

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jinyu Hutong Station for a three-hour Hanfu makeover and private photo session. A stylist and makeup artist prepare your look, then a photographer takes portraits at scenic locations. The package includes a full-day costume rental, 35 digital photos, and five retouched images. Alice has guided one outing, though guide assignments may vary.

“The staff were really nice and the photographer was really professional. It even started raining for a bit and the photographer found really good solutions. It was a magical experience and would definetly recommend!”

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6.Forbidden City Tour w/Traditional Costume Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $15Best value

Choose a four-hour Forbidden City visit or a six-hour pairing with the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace. Your private guide explains the sites and can help you reach a costume shop for Hanfu or imperial-style robes, with hair and makeup assistance. Cindy and Aurora are among the guides praised for being helpful and clear in English.

“Cindy was fantastic, punctual and proactive. She was very helpful in getting us organized.”

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