Photo by Take a photo with the red walls and yellow eaves at the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Take a photo with the red walls and yellow eaves at the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the railings and the red-walled palaces with glazed tiles.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the railings and the red-walled palaces with glazed tiles.

Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned on the right side of the frame, balancing the main subject with the background space. The photographer shoots at an eye-level angle, with the model standing sideways and holding a bamboo umbrella, her hand naturally gripping the handle. The composition includes the reflection on the water and the ancient buildings in the background, enhancing the traditional ambiance. Additional tips: It’s necessary to make a reservation in advance.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the reflection of the Forbidden City on the water surface.

Using a centered composition, the golden pagoda relic is placed in the middle of the frame to highlight its overall shape and intricate details. The photographer uses a standard lens to capture the gemstone inlays and carvings clearly, ensuring that each level of the pagoda is fully and sharply defined. A simple, light background and a red display pedestal are retained to avoid any distracting elements. Additional tips: Avoid crowded times and travel off-peak.

The Palace Museum - Precious Pavilion, golden pagoda-shaped cultural relics exhibit.

Use a flat shooting angle with a foreground and background composition to enhance depth. Include the white railing in the foreground, the full view of the red-walled and golden-roofed buildings in the midground, and retain the sky in the background. Position the main structure in the center of the frame to highlight the symmetrical structure and the snowy atmosphere. Capture the dynamic of falling snow to showcase the winter charm of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: Ticket Price: 60 RMB. Book tickets on the "Palace Museum" mini program up to seven days in advance, with sales starting at 8:00 PM.

The Forbidden City's Towering Buildings in a Snowy Landscape

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the large bronze cauldron in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the large bronze cauldron in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red and yellow-roofed architecture.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red and yellow-roofed architecture.

The photographer stands directly in front of the calligraphy work, maintaining a perpendicular position to ensure that the frame is neither tilted nor distorted. A symmetrical composition is used, placing the three calligraphy works in the center of the image, with symmetrical distribution on both sides, creating a sense of neatness and balance. A standard lens is employed to faithfully reproduce the details and colors of the works, avoiding the distortion or compression effects that can result from wide-angle or telephoto lenses. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Entry to the Forbidden City is free, but you must select the special exhibition at the Meridian Gate when purchasing tickets. If fully booked, you can scan the code on-site. ② Opening Hours: The exhibition runs from April 1, 2025, to June 29, 2025, with Mondays closed. 2. Additional Tips: To avoid crowds, either rush in when the doors open or visit in the last two hours before closing.

The Forbidden City - Works of Tang Shaoyi

Photo by The Forbidden City - Group photo with the Corner Tower and Stone Wall River architecture.

The Forbidden City - Group photo with the Corner Tower and Stone Wall River architecture.

Photo by The Forbidden City - photographing the roof ridge creatures on Yuhua Pavilion

The Forbidden City - photographing the roof ridge creatures on Yuhua Pavilion