The photographer stands at a medium-close distance and uses a frame-within-a-frame composition. With flowering branches in the foreground as the frame, the red walls and the rooftops of ancient buildings are included in the shot. Using a medium focal length lens, the details of the flowers, the color of the red walls, and the texture of the buildings are clearly showcased, creating a classically elegant atmosphere. Travel Tips: The admission price is 60 CNY during the peak season and 40 CNY during the off-season.

The Forbidden City - Shoukang Palace, flowering crabapple trees, and red walls in the same frame.

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a medium-close distance and uses a frame-within-a-frame composition. With flowering branches in the foreground as the frame, the red walls and the rooftops of ancient buildings are included in the shot. Using a medium focal length lens, the details of the flowers, the color of the red walls, and the texture of the buildings are clearly showcased, creating a classically elegant atmosphere. Travel Tips: The admission price is 60 CNY during the peak season and 40 CNY during the off-season.

Walking Guide

After entering through the Meridian Gate, head east to the Xiehe Gate. From there, you can see the Wenhua Palace. Then, walk west to the Xihé Gate and continue north to the Cining Palace Garden. Keep going north to the Shoukang Palace, where you can take a rest on the benches at the entrance and get a good spot for photos.