I recommend that the photographer stand below the building and use a low-angle shot, applying the rule of thirds for composition. Place the yellow-tiled eaves and the main structure of the building in the lower third of the frame, leaving the upper two-thirds for the blue sky and clouds. Include the green trees, red walls, and gray bricks on the left side of the frame, along with architectural details, to enhance depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to emphasize the grandeur of the building and the vastness of the sky.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the gray stone walls and the yellow-tiled buildings with upturned eaves.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

I recommend that the photographer stand below the building and use a low-angle shot, applying the rule of thirds for composition. Place the yellow-tiled eaves and the main structure of the building in the lower third of the frame, leaving the upper two-thirds for the blue sky and clouds. Include the green trees, red walls, and gray bricks on the left side of the frame, along with architectural details, to enhance depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to emphasize the grandeur of the building and the vastness of the sky.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 (Guojiao Resort - Fushouling) to Tiananmen East Station (Exit B Northeast), and then walk 1.2 kilometers to reach the Palace Museum.