Photography Tips: The model stands on one side of the red door, while the photographer stands at the center of the hall, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free admission, but a drink purchase is required for seating at the drum tower spot. Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:30-19:00. Dress Suggestion: Simple casual/artistic fresh style. Shooting Time: Around 13:00. Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3XHDF.

Yanpo Coffee · Beijing Swifts - In front of the Forbidden City Architectural Wall Painting

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1 Xijiaogan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (inside the Fude Temple Compound)

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model stands on one side of the red door, while the photographer stands at the center of the hall, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free admission, but a drink purchase is required for seating at the drum tower spot. Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:30-19:00. Dress Suggestion: Simple casual/artistic fresh style. Shooting Time: Around 13:00. Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3XHDF.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location in front of the wall paintings of the Forbidden City. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location in front of the wall paintings of the Forbidden City.

Get off at Gulou Bus Stop and walk straight for 28 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Get off at Gulou Bus Stop and walk straight for 28 meters.

Turn right at the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the intersection.

Turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right.

See the Beijing swift, then turn left into the courtyard. — step-by-step photo guide

See the Beijing swift, then turn left into the courtyard.