Use a flat shooting angle with a foreground and background composition to enhance depth. Include the white railing in the foreground, the full view of the red-walled and golden-roofed buildings in the midground, and retain the sky in the background. Position the main structure in the center of the frame to highlight the symmetrical structure and the snowy atmosphere. Capture the dynamic of falling snow to showcase the winter charm of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: Ticket Price: 60 RMB. Book tickets on the "Palace Museum" mini program up to seven days in advance, with sales starting at 8:00 PM.

The Forbidden City's Towering Buildings in a Snowy Landscape

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum, Beijing

Photography Tips

Use a flat shooting angle with a foreground and background composition to enhance depth. Include the white railing in the foreground, the full view of the red-walled and golden-roofed buildings in the midground, and retain the sky in the background. Position the main structure in the center of the frame to highlight the symmetrical structure and the snowy atmosphere. Capture the dynamic of falling snow to showcase the winter charm of the Forbidden City. Travel Tips: Ticket Price: 60 RMB. Book tickets on the "Palace Museum" mini program up to seven days in advance, with sales starting at 8:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen East Station, Exit B (Northeast). After exiting, head to the Palace Museum. Once inside, make your way to the Chonglou. The shooting position is located between Zhen Du Men and Xi He Men, at the western corner of Tai He Men. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen East Station, Exit B (Northeast). After exiting, head to the Palace Museum. Once inside, make your way to the Chonglou. The shooting position is located between Zhen Du Men and Xi He Men, at the western corner of Tai He Men.