At the top of the stairs, leaning against the stone pillars, the photographer shoots upward from the bottom.

The Forbidden City - Stone Balustrade in Front of the Qianqing Palace

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red buildings, trees, rocks, lanterns, and steps.

The Forbidden City - Red buildings, trees, rocks, lanterns, and steps.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a group photo with the autumn scenery and distant architecture.

The Forbidden City - Take a group photo with the autumn scenery and distant architecture.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Crane-shaped Sculpture Plaque Architecture

The Forbidden City - Crane-shaped Sculpture Plaque Architecture

Photo by The Forbidden City - Lighthouse-shaped Clock Exhibits

The Forbidden City - Lighthouse-shaped Clock Exhibits

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

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

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red pillars and white walls inside.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red pillars and white walls inside.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Close-up of the Dragon Heads on the Stone Balustrade

The Forbidden City - Close-up of the Dragon Heads on the Stone Balustrade

Photo by The Forbidden City - Exhibition of Golden Cultural Relics

The Forbidden City - Exhibition of Golden Cultural Relics

Photo by The Forbidden City - take a photo with the stone railings and the redwood corridors with golden roofs.

The Forbidden City - take a photo with the stone railings and the redwood corridors with golden roofs.