The photographer stands directly below the Forbidden City's architecture, using an upward angle to place the roof's flying eaves, golden carvings, and tile details at the center of the frame, with a clear blue sky as the background. This highlights the architectural layers, capturing the entire roof and part of the red wall below. Travel Tip: Open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Forbidden City - capturing the golden carved designs and tiles on the roof eaves.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly below the Forbidden City's architecture, using an upward angle to place the roof's flying eaves, golden carvings, and tile details at the center of the frame, with a clear blue sky as the background. This highlights the architectural layers, capturing the entire roof and part of the red wall below. Travel Tip: Open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Take Line 1 of the subway to Tiananmen East Station and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk west to the stone lions in front of Tiananmen Gate, then turn right to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west to the stone lions in front of Tiananmen Gate, then turn right to reach your destination.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk north to the public restroom, turn right, then left.

Walk 149 meters west and turn right.