The photographer stands at a lower position on the city wall, looking up to capture the blue sky and the city wall as the main elements of the photo, using a wide-angle lens to expand the field of view. Travel Tips: ① You don’t need to buy a ticket to the Palace Museum to photograph the magnolias at Donghuamen. ② Try to visit in the afternoon for shooting, as the sunlight won’t be as harsh.

The Forbidden City - Eastern Flower Gate and Magnolia Blossoms in the Same Frame

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a lower position on the city wall, looking up to capture the blue sky and the city wall as the main elements of the photo, using a wide-angle lens to expand the field of view. Travel Tips: ① You don’t need to buy a ticket to the Palace Museum to photograph the magnolias at Donghuamen. ② Try to visit in the afternoon for shooting, as the sunlight won’t be as harsh.

Walking Guide

Exit from Tiananmen East Station at Exit B. After exiting, you will see a street to your left, which is Nanchizi Avenue. Walk straight north along Nanchizi Avenue for about 800 meters, and you will see the Donghua Gate. The spot is by the Donghua Gate city wall.