The model stands in front of a red door, slightly to the right of the center of the frame, captured at eye level by the photographer. Using the rule of thirds, the subject is positioned at the right one-third of the image, with the door knocker on the left balancing the greenery on the right. The background includes the red door and the copper knocker, while the green plants on the right in the foreground add depth to the composition. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red gates and green plants.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum (south side)

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of a red door, slightly to the right of the center of the frame, captured at eye level by the photographer. Using the rule of thirds, the subject is positioned at the right one-third of the image, with the door knocker on the left balancing the greenery on the right. The background includes the red door and the copper knocker, while the green plants on the right in the foreground add depth to the composition. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB.

Walking Guide

Walk west and pass the Outer Jinshui Bridge (on the right side of the road), then turn right.

Walk north and pass the joint law enforcement booth (on your right), then turn left.

Walk north past the Palace Museum - West Wing Hall (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Palace Museum - West Wing Hall (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road to the ticket office of the eastern gate of Zhongshan Park (on your left), then turn right.

Walk 149 meters west, then turn right.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

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

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

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