The photographer shoots from a high vantage point, using the white stone balustrades as leading lines to enrich the composition, while a wide-angle lens enhances the visual impact of the Golden Water Bridge. 1. Travel Tips: ① The entrance fee for the Forbidden City is 60 RMB, and you need to book in advance, with bookings opening one week ahead at 20:00 for the seventh day; ② Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on Mondays). 2. Other Recommendations: The Forbidden City can be quite crowded, so it’s recommended to visit early in the morning or just before closing in the afternoon when there are fewer people.

The Forbidden City - Morning and Dusk at the Golden Water Bridge

The photographer shoots from the side and slightly behind the model at eye level. Using central composition, the model is placed in the center of the frame, with the background featuring the vermilion gate and red walls of the Forbidden City's Lüshun Gate. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: High season 60 RMB per person, low season 40 RMB per person. The Treasure Gallery and Clocks and Watches Gallery are each 10 RMB per person. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. ③ Best Photography Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

The Forbidden City - Lv Shun Gate

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The Forbidden City - With Red Walls and Black Tile Roofs

The photographer stands at a lower position near the red wall, using an upward angle and a framing composition. The branches on the left and the eaves nearby on the right form a natural frame, highlighting the palace roof in the distance. The composition includes the foreground branches, the nearby eaves, the red wall, and the distant Forbidden City complex, enhancing the sense of depth. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 RMB; 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

The Palace Museum - Architecture, Trees, and Red Walls

Using a reflective composition, place the Forbidden City's Corner Tower and its reflection symmetrically in the center of the frame, creating a mirror-like effect that highlights the balance and stability of the image. Stand by the moat and shoot from a straight-on angle to keep both the water surface and the tower on the main visual axis. Include a portion of the buildings on the left bank and the greenery on the right, while maintaining a 1:1 ratio between the sky and the water to create a sense of open space. Additional suggestion: Consider shooting on a rainy day.

The Palace Museum - Southeast Corner Tower outside Donghua Gate

The photographer stands in the middle of the walkway, capturing the scene at eye level along the axis of the passage, fully presenting the spatial extension of the walkway. Using symmetrical composition, the two sides of the red walls and the rooftops form a symmetrical frame, while the lines of the walkway guide the viewer's eye, enhancing the sense of depth. The scene is accurately proportioned, clearly showing the spatial relationship between the red walls, the ground, and the figures in the distance, precisely presenting the structure and depth of the walkway. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, ticket sales start at 8:00 PM. It is recommended to book seven days in advance via the official WeChat account. 2. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Palace Museum - Dongtongzi Jiadao

The photographer stands about 10 meters in front of the apricot blossom tree, with the eaves of the buildings on both sides symmetrically positioned in the composition, capturing the apricot tree and the red wall, leaving one-quarter of the frame at the top for the sky. 1. Travel Guide: ① Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum's mini-program. Morning tickets allow entry before 12:00 PM, and afternoon tickets allow entry after 11:00 AM. ② Admission is 40 RMB per person. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 2. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 and a 16-50mm lens.

The Forbidden City - Imperial Garden Apricot Blossoms

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The Forbidden City - Red Walls and Palaces

The model leans against the railing while the photographer stands opposite, shooting at eye level. The model is positioned in the center of the frame, balancing with the九龙 Wall in the background. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire main body of the九龙 Wall, including the stone railing to enrich the composition. Pose suggestions: The model can rest her hands on the white marble railing or stand sideways.

The Forbidden City - Nine Dragon Screen

The photographer stands in front of the red wall, shooting at eye level to showcase the regularity and depth of the wall. Employing a symmetrical composition, the large area of the red wall contrasted with small portions of the ground and eaves creates a simple yet striking image, emphasizing the ancient and solemn nature of the architecture; the use of color contrast enhances the visual impact. Travel Tips: Visit when the gates open at 8:30 AM or after 2:00 PM to avoid the crowds.

The Palace Museum - Near Xihe Gate, Duanqiaohong Bridge, Red Wall