The photographer shoots from a high vantage point, using the white stone balustrades as leading lines to enrich the composition, while a wide-angle lens enhances the visual impact of the Golden Water Bridge. 1. Travel Tips: ① The entrance fee for the Forbidden City is 60 RMB, and you need to book in advance, with bookings opening one week ahead at 20:00 for the seventh day; ② Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on Mondays). 2. Other Recommendations: The Forbidden City can be quite crowded, so it’s recommended to visit early in the morning or just before closing in the afternoon when there are fewer people.

The Forbidden City - Morning and Dusk at the Golden Water Bridge

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

Photography Tips

The photographer shoots from a high vantage point, using the white stone balustrades as leading lines to enrich the composition, while a wide-angle lens enhances the visual impact of the Golden Water Bridge. 1. Travel Tips: ① The entrance fee for the Forbidden City is 60 RMB, and you need to book in advance, with bookings opening one week ahead at 20:00 for the seventh day; ② Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on Mondays). 2. Other Recommendations: The Forbidden City can be quite crowded, so it’s recommended to visit early in the morning or just before closing in the afternoon when there are fewer people.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 2 Outer Loop from Beijing Station to Jianguomen Station, then transfer to Subway Line 1 (Batong Line) and get off at Tiananmen East Station. Exit at Exit B (Northeast) and walk to the Xiehedemen Gate of the Forbidden City.