The photographer stands in front of the subject, at roughly the same height, using a frame-within-a-frame technique with an archway to naturally frame the subject in the center of the image. A standard lens is used to accurately capture the proportions and spatial relationships between the subject and the background architecture. Travel Tip: It’s recommended to arrive early to avoid crowds, which will improve the quality of your photos.

The Forbidden City - Meridian Gate Archways

The photographer used a level angle and symmetrical composition, with the clocks evenly distributed on both sides of the frame, creating a stable and solemn visual effect. This enhances the dignity and artistic beauty of the clocks. Travel Tip: Admission is required, 10 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum Clock Exhibition - Robotic Automaton Clocks

Use a flat shooting angle and a symmetrical composition, with the clock positioned symmetrically in the frame and elements balanced on both sides. This creates a stable and solemn visual effect, enhancing the clock's dignity and artistic beauty. Travel Tip: Purchase tickets online through the “Palace Museum” WeChat mini program (tickets are refundable if not used on the day of the visit, so it’s recommended to buy online).

In front of the ancient clock display at the Clock Exhibition Hall of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Using a level shooting angle and symmetrical composition, the bonsai is symmetrically distributed in the frame, with balanced elements on both sides, creating a stable and dignified visual effect. This enhances the elegance and artistic beauty of the bonsai. Travel Tip: The admission fee is $1.50 per person.

The Palace Museum Treasure Gallery - Golden Branch and Jade Leaf Potted Landscape

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle, with a dense foreground of yellow ginkgo leaves forming a natural frame to highlight the roof and dougong details of the ancient architecture in the background. The composition should include both the foreground branches and the background building to enhance the depth of the image. Travel Tip: It is recommended to visit and take photos in the afternoon around 4 PM on a sunny day for soft lighting.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Ancient Architecture Framed with Ginkgo Trees

Shoot from a flat angle using a centered composition with the clock positioned in the central area of the frame. This creates a strong visual focus, naturally drawing the viewer's attention to it, enhancing the prominence of the subject and highlighting its importance and visual appeal as the main exhibit. Travel Tip: Admission is required, 10 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum Clock Exhibition Hall - Clocks with Bird and Branch Decorations

The photographer used a level angle and symmetrical composition, with the jade bi (a type of jade disc) arranged symmetrically in the frame. The balanced elements on both sides create a stable and dignified visual effect, enhancing the elegance and artistic beauty of the jade. Travel tip: The admission fee is 10 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum's Treasure Gallery - Yellow Jade Carved Linked Discs

The photographer uses a bird's-eye view and symmetrical composition, with the clock positioned symmetrically in the frame and balanced elements on both sides, creating a stable and solemn visual effect that enhances the clock's dignity and artistic beauty. Travel Tip: Admission is required, 10 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum's Clock and Watch Gallery - Gilded Bronze Seven-Governing-Bodies Instrument

Photo by The Floated Jade Pavilion at the Palace Museum

The Floated Jade Pavilion at the Palace Museum

Photo by The Forbidden City - A view looking up at the roof eaves and sky of the Forbidden City's architecture.

The Forbidden City - A view looking up at the roof eaves and sky of the Forbidden City's architecture.