Photo by The Forbidden City - Colorful Memorial Archways and Greenery

The Forbidden City - Colorful Memorial Archways and Greenery

Photo by The Palace Museum - Plaque of Establishing Ultimate Principles and Guiding the Way

The Palace Museum - Plaque of Establishing Ultimate Principles and Guiding the Way

Highlight the roof details. Incorporate leaves in the foreground to add depth, and let the diagonal lines of the roof guide the viewer's gaze upward. The framing should include multiple layers of colorful tiles, roof decorations, and the plaque of Tai Yi He Zun. The background should retain a clear blue sky to showcase the architectural rhythm. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - Inscribed Plaques on the Roofs of the Architectural Complex

Standing at an angle to the stone lions and the corner tower, you can capture their side profiles and three-dimensional quality, adding depth to the scene and incorporating some of the surrounding elements. Use the rule of thirds to divide the frame into a grid, placing the stone lions, the corner tower, and the sky along the grid lines or at the intersection points. This will create a more balanced and harmonious composition, enhancing the visual layers. A standard lens is recommended for this shot.

The Corner Tower of the Forbidden City - Stone Lions and Corner Tower

Photo by The Palace Museum - Take a photo with the stone railings, red walls, and eaves of the architectural structures.

The Palace Museum - Take a photo with the stone railings, red walls, and eaves of the architectural structures.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red walls with the words "BEIJING"

The Forbidden City - Red walls with the words "BEIJING"

Photo by Take a photo next to the railing with the moat and palace wall in the background.

Take a photo next to the railing with the moat and palace wall in the background.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Snowscape of the Meridian Gate Tower

The Forbidden City - Snowscape of the Meridian Gate Tower

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the door frame and red walls.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the door frame and red walls.

Photo by The Forbidden City - The Decorative Patterned Walls of the Palace Museum

The Forbidden City - The Decorative Patterned Walls of the Palace Museum