Photo by The Palace Museum - Group Photo with the Red Wall

The Palace Museum - Group Photo with the Red Wall

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the railings around the ponds, architecture, and trees.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the railings around the ponds, architecture, and trees.

Photo by The Palace Museum - The Plaque of Cishou Ningxi and the Interior Scenery

The Palace Museum - The Plaque of Cishou Ningxi and the Interior Scenery

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should crouch, shooting the model and the palace from a low angle with the camera positioned below the model’s waist to enhance the grandeur of the palace. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the palace in the upper two-thirds of the frame and the model in the lower left one-third to create a balanced composition. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 35mm-50mm lens (camera) or 1x-2x on a smartphone to compress the scene slightly, emphasizing both the person and the palace. 1. Equipment Settings: Fujifilm XH2S with 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission is 40 RMB per person. Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum’s mini program. This shooting spot is outside the Palace Museum, so you can still take photos even if you can’t get a ticket. ② Book in time slots, choose the afternoon slot (after 11:00 AM) for entry, or opt for the morning slot.

The Forbidden City - Steps on the southwest corner tower

The photographer stands directly in front of the stone lion, at a relatively close distance, shooting upward to make the lion appear more majestic and imposing. The stone lion is placed in the center of the frame, making it the focal point. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 yuan (peak season), 40 yuan (off-season); 10 yuan for the Clock and Watch Museum and the Treasure Gallery. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ① Book tickets up to 7 days in advance. ② No reflective boards allowed; tripods must not exceed 1.3 meters. ③ No power banks available for rent at the Forbidden City.

The back of the stone lion in front of the Taihe Gate at the Palace Museum.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Balustrades and Eaves of Pavilions

The Forbidden City - Balustrades and Eaves of Pavilions

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo in front of the red walls with a bench and red walls and green tiles.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo in front of the red walls with a bench and red walls and green tiles.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with willow trees and greenery.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with willow trees and greenery.

Photo by The Palace Museum - Take a photo with the red wall architecture, benches, and trees.

The Palace Museum - Take a photo with the red wall architecture, benches, and trees.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and brick railings.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and brick railings.