The photographer stands on the stone path in front of the red wall, capturing a composition where the red wall and flower beds form a leading line from left to right. The building is positioned at the right one-third of the frame (using the rule of thirds), balancing the sky and the ground. The composition includes the background sky, the foreground stone path, and the mid-ground red wall, flower beds, and gate, enhancing the depth of the scene. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 60 yuan.

The Forbidden City - Red-walled architecture, tree-lined gates, and stone-paved paths.

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on the stone path in front of the red wall, capturing a composition where the red wall and flower beds form a leading line from left to right. The building is positioned at the right one-third of the frame (using the rule of thirds), balancing the sky and the ground. The composition includes the background sky, the foreground stone path, and the mid-ground red wall, flower beds, and gate, enhancing the depth of the scene. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 60 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the China National Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office (on your left), and then continue in a slight left direction.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk east to the Xiehe Gate (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk southwest along Wusida Street, passing the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Zhen Shun Gate (on the right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east to the Palace Museum - Zhen Shun Gate (on the right) to reach your destination.

Walk west along Donghua Street to the Palace Museum - Donghua Gate Tower (on your left), then turn left.

Walk 27 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk southwest along Donghuamen Road past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters, then turn right.

Walk 10 meters east and continue straight.

Walk east past the Palace Museum - First Aid Station (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk south along Bei Chi Zi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 26 meters east and then turn left.

Take the subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station, and exit from the D2 southwest exit.

Walk 42 meters north and then turn right.

Walk north to the east Changfang dormitory's bathroom (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk north to the Forbidden City Medical Station (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.