The model stands on the stone wall by the moat, positioned at the center of the frame. The photographer shoots at eye level, capturing the stone wall, the surface of the moat, and its reflection. The background includes red walls and distant buildings to add depth to the composition. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the moat and red walls

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The Palace Museum, No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Southeast Corner)

Photography Tips

The model stands on the stone wall by the moat, positioned at the center of the frame. The photographer shoots at eye level, capturing the stone wall, the surface of the moat, and its reflection. The background includes red walls and distant buildings to add depth to the composition. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

Walking Guide

Walk east to the Harmony Gate (on your right) and then continue straight.

Walk east and pass the East Glory Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east and pass the East Glory Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) to reach your destination.

Take the subway Line 8 to Jin Yu Hu Tong Station and exit from the station.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street to Swatch (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk south along Nanchizi Street, pass the Changpu River Park and the Imperial City Wall Ruins Road on your left, then turn right.

Walk west, pass the outer Jinshui Bridge, and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Street past Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk 29 meters west and then turn left.

Walk 86 meters east.

Walk 10 meters east and then continue straight.

Walk 26 meters east and continue straight.