Suggest the photographer stand directly below the plaque, use an upward angle, and employ a centered composition to place the rear left gate plaque in the center of the frame. The contrasting red borders and blue background with gold characters will stand out, while the painted dougong (brackets) above naturally frame the subject, enhancing the focus.

The Forbidden City - Rear Left Gate Plaque

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No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum, Beijing

Photography Tips

Suggest the photographer stand directly below the plaque, use an upward angle, and employ a centered composition to place the rear left gate plaque in the center of the frame. The contrasting red borders and blue background with gold characters will stand out, while the painted dougong (brackets) above naturally frame the subject, enhancing the focus.

Walking Guide

Take bus route 60 and get off at Xilahutong, then walk 1.1 kilometers to the Palace Museum. The distance is quite far, so you might want to take a taxi from the bus stop.