Using the rule of thirds, place the subject at the right one-third of the frame, with the corner tower in the left background for balance. The photographer should use a low angle to shoot upwards, incorporating the red walls and pillars in the foreground to add depth, and capturing the red walls and corner tower in the background. The model should hold a skewer of candy haws, with her fingers gently touching her cheek and a natural smile on her face. It’s recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens for this shot. Travel Tips: - Ticket price: 60 RMB; - Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the pillars and red corner towers.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using the rule of thirds, place the subject at the right one-third of the frame, with the corner tower in the left background for balance. The photographer should use a low angle to shoot upwards, incorporating the red walls and pillars in the foreground to add depth, and capturing the red walls and corner tower in the background. The model should hold a skewer of candy haws, with her fingers gently touching her cheek and a natural smile on her face. It’s recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens for this shot. Travel Tips: - Ticket price: 60 RMB; - Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

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

Walk west past the Outer Golden Water Bridge (on your right) and then turn right.

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

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road until you reach Que You Gate (on your right) to arrive at your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road until you reach Que You Gate (on your right) to arrive at your destination.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

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