The model is positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame, balancing the golden door studs and carvings on the left side of the palace gate. The photographer shoots from a level angle, including the main red palace gate and the stone pedestal in the foreground on the left, enhancing the sense of depth. A medium telephoto lens or a 3x zoom on a phone is used to focus on the details of the subject and the background. Travel Tip: The ticket costs 10 RMB (book online in advance or purchase on-site by scanning a QR code).

The Forbidden City - In front of the Red Gate at the Clock Exhibition Hall

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Inside the Clock and Watch Pavilion, The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The model is positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame, balancing the golden door studs and carvings on the left side of the palace gate. The photographer shoots from a level angle, including the main red palace gate and the stone pedestal in the foreground on the left, enhancing the sense of depth. A medium telephoto lens or a 3x zoom on a phone is used to focus on the details of the subject and the background. Travel Tip: The ticket costs 10 RMB (book online in advance or purchase on-site by scanning a QR code).

Walking Guide

Navigate to the Clock and Watch Gallery of the Forbidden City, located at 4 Jingshan Qian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.