The model stands in front of the city wall, offset from the corner tower. The photographer should position themselves about 5 meters to the right front of the model, keeping the camera at the same height as the model.

1. Equipment Settings: Canon 1V, 70-200mm lens.
2. Pose Suggestions: The model can place both hands on the city wall or cross their arms.
3. Best Shooting Time: Photos taken between 15:00 and 17:00 in the afternoon have the most beautiful lighting.

Forbidden City - Southeast Corner Tower

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

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the city wall, offset from the corner tower. The photographer should position themselves about 5 meters to the right front of the model, keeping the camera at the same height as the model. 1. Equipment Settings: Canon 1V, 70-200mm lens. 2. Pose Suggestions: The model can place both hands on the city wall or cross their arms. 3. Best Shooting Time: Photos taken between 15:00 and 17:00 in the afternoon have the most beautiful lighting.

Walking Guide

Turn right at the intersection when you see the shop named "Autumn Chestnut Fragrance." — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the intersection when you see the shop named "Autumn Chestnut Fragrance."

Keep walking until you reach the end of the road, then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Keep walking until you reach the end of the road, then turn right.

Exit at D of Beihai North Station on Line 6, then walk straight back. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit at D of Beihai North Station on Line 6, then walk straight back.

Then turn left onto the main road. — step-by-step photo guide

Then turn left onto the main road.

At the end of this road, you'll see the corner tower. — step-by-step photo guide

At the end of this road, you'll see the corner tower.

You can continue walking to the right for about 300 meters to reach the best shooting spot. — step-by-step photo guide

You can continue walking to the right for about 300 meters to reach the best shooting spot.

Arrive at the best shooting spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the best shooting spot.

Walk straight along the road for about 700 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the road for about 700 meters.