It is recommended to use a centered composition, placing the red columns of the outer corridor of the Zhonghe Hall in the center of the frame to create a sense of depth. The viewer's gaze will naturally be guided to the distant view of the back of the Taihe Hall, emphasizing the architectural layers and details. Photographers can use a slightly upward angle to enhance the verticality of the columns and the grandeur of the architecture. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a phone to highlight the main subject and avoid a cluttered background. 1. Travel Tips: Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM). 2. Additional Advice: Try to arrive before 9:00 AM to enter the park early and avoid the crowds during peak hours.

The Forbidden City - The outer corridors of Zhonghe Hall and the backdrop of Taihe Hall in the same frame.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

It is recommended to use a centered composition, placing the red columns of the outer corridor of the Zhonghe Hall in the center of the frame to create a sense of depth. The viewer's gaze will naturally be guided to the distant view of the back of the Taihe Hall, emphasizing the architectural layers and details. Photographers can use a slightly upward angle to enhance the verticality of the columns and the grandeur of the architecture. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a phone to highlight the main subject and avoid a cluttered background. 1. Travel Tips: Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM). 2. Additional Advice: Try to arrive before 9:00 AM to enter the park early and avoid the crowds during peak hours.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 and get off at Tiananmen East Station. Exit from the B (Northeast) exit. After exiting, walk south for 7 meters, then turn right and walk west for 410 meters. Turn right again and walk north for 702 meters. Continue walking north for 24 meters, then turn right and walk east for 29 meters. Head northeast for 73 meters, then continue straight north through several segments (22 meters, 12 meters, 24 meters, 73 meters). Turn right and walk east for 12 meters, then turn left and walk north for 66 meters. Continue straight north through several segments (23 meters, 11 meters, 23 meters, 40 meters), then turn left and walk west for 32 meters. Finally, walk straight west for 25 meters to reach the Hall of Central Harmony. The vantage point to see the Hall of Supreme Harmony is located outside the Hall of Central Harmony’s porch.