The Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City - Southeast Corner Tower framed with the China World Trade Center
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The Palace Museum, outside the East Gate of the Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Photography Tips
Apply the rule of thirds to compose scenes featuring both the Forbidden City and modern architecture, enhancing the balance of the frame. Use the structure of the Forbidden City as leading lines to guide the viewer’s eye. Shoot from a low angle to showcase the grandeur of the Forbidden City. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene and increase depth of field. Include tourists in the foreground to add a human touch. Design interesting poses to make the photos more engaging. Choose the golden hours of early morning or late afternoon for shooting, using soft light to highlight the layers of the Forbidden City. Perform color correction to enhance the characteristic colors of the Forbidden City. Adjust the contrast to make details stand out more clearly.
Walking Guide
Exit at B gate of Tiananmen West Station on Subway Line 1. Enter from the West Gate of Zhongshan Park and exit from the East Gate. Walk straight for 150 meters to reach the main entrance of the Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate. After entering through the Meridian Gate, turn left and walk straight for 50 meters to the ticket check-in point for the Meridian Gate exhibition.
Walk straight from the Wu Gate to the East Yan Chi Building on the east side of the Wu Gate to reach the designated area.
