For photography, it's recommended to stand near the moat and use an eye-level angle. Place the creative doll in the foreground on the left side of the frame to create a visual connection with the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. A standard lens is recommended to capture the doll’s details, the architecture of the Meridian Gate, and the surrounding environment clearly, ensuring a realistic sense of scale and emphasizing the spatial relationship between the subject and the background. Travel Tip: Adult tickets cost 60 RMB, and admission is free for minors.

The Forbidden City - Taking photos of the Shenwu Gate from the moat.

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No. 44, Jingshan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

For photography, it's recommended to stand near the moat and use an eye-level angle. Place the creative doll in the foreground on the left side of the frame to create a visual connection with the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. A standard lens is recommended to capture the doll’s details, the architecture of the Meridian Gate, and the surrounding environment clearly, ensuring a realistic sense of scale and emphasizing the spatial relationship between the subject and the background. Travel Tip: Adult tickets cost 60 RMB, and admission is free for minors.

Walking Guide

Take bus 58, 101, 103, 109, 124, or 128 to Shenwu Gate stop. After getting off, head straight east and walk 90 meters along Jing Shan Qian Jie, then turn right and walk 60 meters, and you will see Shenwu Gate.