Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with the arch as the foreground frame to highlight the Forbidden City buildings in the middle. The building is centered in the frame, with symmetrical elements on both sides, enhancing the sense of balance. The photographer should stand inside the arch, facing straight ahead, to avoid capturing any ground clutter and to emphasize the grandeur of the architecture. Shooting Time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather with good daylight.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the Architecture of the Forbidden City Through Archways

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

Photography Tips

Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with the arch as the foreground frame to highlight the Forbidden City buildings in the middle. The building is centered in the frame, with symmetrical elements on both sides, enhancing the sense of balance. The photographer should stand inside the arch, facing straight ahead, to avoid capturing any ground clutter and to emphasize the grandeur of the architecture. Shooting Time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather with good daylight.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum’s讲解 service office (on the right) and then you will reach your destination. Note: "讲解" is usually translated as "guiding" or "interpretation" in English. So a more natural translation would be: Walk north to the Palace Museum’s guiding service office (on the right) and then you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum’s讲解 service office (on the right) and then you will reach your destination. Note: "讲解" is usually translated as "guiding" or "interpretation" in English. So a more natural translation would be: Walk north to the Palace Museum’s guiding service office (on the right) and then you will reach your destination.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station, and exit from Southwest Exit D.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the public restroom (on the right) and then turn left.

Walk west past the Outer Golden Water Bridge (on your right) and then turn right.