Photo by The Forbidden City in Beijing - photographing red porcelain vases.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - photographing red porcelain vases.

Standing in front of the Chengguang Gate, use a low-angle shot to capture the eaves extending from the upper left to the lower right. Include dense trees in the upper background to add depth, and keep the red door frame and its decorations in the foreground. It’s recommended to use a medium or long lens to compress the background, highlighting the details of the plaque and eaves. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 60 yuan.

The Forbidden City - Chengguangmen Plaque and Eaves

Photo by The Forbidden City - Bronze Cranes and Sun Dials

The Forbidden City - Bronze Cranes and Sun Dials

Photo by The Forbidden City - Bronze Pot Exhibit and The Forbidden City Museum Plaque

The Forbidden City - Bronze Pot Exhibit and The Forbidden City Museum Plaque

Photo by The Forbidden City - Copper-plated Gold Automaton Clock

The Forbidden City - Copper-plated Gold Automaton Clock

Photo by The Palace Museum - Yanqing Gate Plaque, Architecture, and Rockery

The Palace Museum - Yanqing Gate Plaque, Architecture, and Rockery

Photo by The Forbidden City - Shooting Dragon Relief Stone Slabs

The Forbidden City - Shooting Dragon Relief Stone Slabs

Photo by The Forbidden City - capturing the white fence and yellow roof through a square frame.

The Forbidden City - capturing the white fence and yellow roof through a square frame.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the arched corridors and red pillars.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the arched corridors and red pillars.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Coral Tree and White Jade Basin

The Forbidden City - Red Coral Tree and White Jade Basin