Using symmetrical composition, the corner tower and its reflection in the water create a balanced image. The frame should include the main structure of the corner tower, the complete reflection in the moat, and the distant high-rise buildings of the CBD. Add leaves at the top as a foreground element to enhance depth. Shoot from a level angle to compress the space, making the juxtaposition of ancient and modern architecture more harmonious. Travel Tips: Beijing is crowded and hot during summer vacation, and tickets for various attractions and museums need to be booked in advance.

Shenwu Gate - Forbidden City and CBD in the same frame

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No. 50, Jingshan West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using symmetrical composition, the corner tower and its reflection in the water create a balanced image. The frame should include the main structure of the corner tower, the complete reflection in the moat, and the distant high-rise buildings of the CBD. Add leaves at the top as a foreground element to enhance depth. Shoot from a level angle to compress the space, making the juxtaposition of ancient and modern architecture more harmonious. Travel Tips: Beijing is crowded and hot during summer vacation, and tickets for various attractions and museums need to be booked in advance.

Walking Guide

The shooting location is on the pedestrian walkway west of Shenwu Gate on Jing Shan Qian Street. Walk along the pedestrian path beside the moat, and you'll be able to capture a shot of the Forbidden City's Shenwu Gate and the CBD in the same frame. — step-by-step photo guide

The shooting location is on the pedestrian walkway west of Shenwu Gate on Jing Shan Qian Street. Walk along the pedestrian path beside the moat, and you'll be able to capture a shot of the Forbidden City's Shenwu Gate and the CBD in the same frame.