The photographer should stand slightly behind and to the side, shooting at a slightly lower angle to capture the light and shadow diagonally, emphasizing the three-dimensional feel of the window frame projections and adding depth to the image. It is recommended to use a 35mm-50mm standard lens or the 1x focal length on a smartphone to avoid distortion caused by wide-angle lenses. 1. Equipment Settings: Sony a7m4, with 16-35mm and 70-200mm lenses. 2. Travel Tips: ① Weather Selection: Choose a sunny day with excellent air quality. The sunlight will make the architectural details stand out, and the Forbidden City is most beautiful with its contrasting light and shadow under a clear blue sky. ② Shooting Time: The strong midday light in winter in Beijing can be very harsh, making it easy to overexpose the buildings and landscapes. Therefore, it's best to enter the Forbidden City early in the morning and take photos before noon or after 3:00 PM. 3. Additional Tips: Focus on capturing the changes in light and shadow on the halls, walls, and glazed tiles.

The Palace Museum - Bench next to the Right Gate of the Taihe Hall

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer should stand slightly behind and to the side, shooting at a slightly lower angle to capture the light and shadow diagonally, emphasizing the three-dimensional feel of the window frame projections and adding depth to the image. It is recommended to use a 35mm-50mm standard lens or the 1x focal length on a smartphone to avoid distortion caused by wide-angle lenses. 1. Equipment Settings: Sony a7m4, with 16-35mm and 70-200mm lenses. 2. Travel Tips: ① Weather Selection: Choose a sunny day with excellent air quality. The sunlight will make the architectural details stand out, and the Forbidden City is most beautiful with its contrasting light and shadow under a clear blue sky. ② Shooting Time: The strong midday light in winter in Beijing can be very harsh, making it easy to overexpose the buildings and landscapes. Therefore, it's best to enter the Forbidden City early in the morning and take photos before noon or after 3:00 PM. 3. Additional Tips: Focus on capturing the changes in light and shadow on the halls, walls, and glazed tiles.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 and get off at Tiananmen East Station or Tiananmen West Station. Exit at Tiananmen East Station's Exit B or Tiananmen West Station's Exit C. After exiting, walk for about 10-15 minutes to the Meridian Gate. Enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate and follow the central axis northward. After passing through the Gate of Supreme Harmony Square and the Gate of Supreme Harmony, you will see the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The right door of the Hall of Supreme Harmony is located on the west side of the hall, below the terrace. Enter through this door to reach the shooting location.