The Forbidden City - Red Gate of Qianchun Pavilion
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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum
Photography Tips
Shooting Tips: Model leans against the door, photographer stands two arm lengths away, and uses a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the light is better. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8. Outfit Suggestions: The Forbidden City’s overall red walls and dark roofs, which are dignified and solemn, are very suitable for Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing. Casual and simple outfits also work well. Posing Suggestions: If you’re unsure about poses, try looking down at the camera, looking up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.
Walking Guide
Head directly to the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and continue straight.
Turn left inside the pavilion.
Enter through the Meridian Gate.
Turn left after you reach the entrance of the Imperial Garden.
Turn right at this intersection and enter.
Step into the Qianqiu Pavilion.
Arrive at the shooting location.
Walk straight along the central axis.
