Using a symmetrical composition, the red walls are evenly distributed on both sides, with a central stone path leading the viewer’s eye to the distant building. The photographer uses a low angle to enhance the towering and depth of the red walls. In the foreground, red railings are included, while the midground features the red walls lining the path. The background captures the distant building and blue sky, with trees on the left adding depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shot. Travel tip: The standard adult ticket is 60 RMB per person.

The Forbidden City - Red Walls and Enclosed Huts

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a symmetrical composition, the red walls are evenly distributed on both sides, with a central stone path leading the viewer’s eye to the distant building. The photographer uses a low angle to enhance the towering and depth of the red walls. In the foreground, red railings are included, while the midground features the red walls lining the path. The background captures the distant building and blue sky, with trees on the left adding depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shot. Travel tip: The standard adult ticket is 60 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight for 75 meters to the north.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, and after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace on your left, turn right.

Walk north to the Dacheng Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn right.

Walk east past the Palace Museum - Yingrui Gate (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east past the Palace Museum - Yingrui Gate (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and pass by the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk 12 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk straight for 66 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn right.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed forward to the left.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk straight north for 51 meters.

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk north to the Gate of Promoting Virtue (Zhaode Gate) of the Palace Museum, then continue straight.

Walk 11 meters west and then turn right.

Walk south along Beitizi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station, and exit from the D2 southwest exit.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue, pass the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office (on your left), then turn left and continue forward.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Donghua Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left.