The photographer stands across the street, directly opposite the corner tower, and takes a wide-angle shot looking up.
Travel Tips: Weekends and holidays can be extremely crowded, so it’s recommended to avoid peak times.

The Forbidden City - Corner Tower at the Turn

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands across the street, directly opposite the corner tower, and takes a wide-angle shot looking up. Travel Tips: Weekends and holidays can be extremely crowded, so it’s recommended to avoid peak times.

Walking Guide

Turn right at the Xihua Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the Xihua Gate.

Head north along Nan Chang Street for about 500 meters, then turn right to reach Xihua Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Head north along Nan Chang Street for about 500 meters, then turn right to reach Xihua Gate.

Take Line 1 of the subway and get off at Tiananmen West, exit at B (Northeast). — step-by-step photo guide

Take Line 1 of the subway and get off at Tiananmen West, exit at B (Northeast).

Turn right at the West Prosperity Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the West Prosperity Gate.

Go straight for 150 meters and you'll find it at the corner. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 150 meters and you'll find it at the corner.