Using a before-and-after composition, position the red door on the right side of the frame as the main foreground element to highlight the carved details. In the background, include the red pillar on the left and the rooftops of the distant palace to add depth. The photographer should use a level shot to ensure the main subject is clear.

The Forbidden City - Red gates and pillars with roof architecture.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

Using a before-and-after composition, position the red door on the right side of the frame as the main foreground element to highlight the carved details. In the background, include the red pillar on the left and the rooftops of the distant palace to add depth. The photographer should use a level shot to ensure the main subject is clear.

Walking Guide

Take the Sightseeing Line 2 and get off at Tiananmen East Station, then walk 1.3 kilometers to the final destination.