Shooting Tips: The model should stand on flat ground while the photographer stands two arm lengths away, using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens.
Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the lighting is better.
Shooting Gear: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8.
Outfit Suggestions: The red walls and dark tiles of the Forbidden City create a solemn atmosphere, making it ideal for traditional Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing. Simple, everyday outfits also work well.
Posing Tips: If you’re unsure about poses, try looking down at the camera, gazing up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

The Forbidden City Museum - Taihe Hall, framed with the balustrade and the architectural complex.

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

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand on flat ground while the photographer stands two arm lengths away, using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens. Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the lighting is better. Shooting Gear: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8. Outfit Suggestions: The red walls and dark tiles of the Forbidden City create a solemn atmosphere, making it ideal for traditional Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing. Simple, everyday outfits also work well. Posing Tips: If you’re unsure about poses, try looking down at the camera, gazing up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Navigate directly to the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and go straight.

Walk straight along the central axis to reach the Hall of Supreme Harmony. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the central axis to reach the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Turn right at this intersection and enter. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and enter.

Turn left on the hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left on the hall.

Enter through the Meridian Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the Meridian Gate.

Turn right and go straight after passing through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go straight after passing through this door.

Then turn left and head towards the railing. — step-by-step photo guide

Then turn left and head towards the railing.