The Forbidden City - Rear Right Gate Doors and Windows
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No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Palace Museum
Photography Tips
The model and photographer stand facing each other, with the model on a step and the photographer framing the shot with the wooden window above. Equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55mm. Posing suggestions: 1. Lean against the window or door, one hand on the window, the other in your pocket, looking sideways towards the light. 2. Stand in front of the window, facing the camera but looking to the side, one hand brushing your hair. Ticket price: 40 CNY per person, book in advance on the Palace Museum's mini program 7 days before your visit. Opening hours: For afternoon sessions, enter after 11:00 AM; for morning sessions, enter before 12:00 PM. Try to avoid carrying a bag and use the no-bag security checkpoint to reduce queue time. Walk around to the Wu Gate and then proceed to the Meridian Gate for ticket inspection to skip the security check at Tiananmen, which can save time.
Walking Guide
Go straight for 350 meters through the Zhengdu Gate to the rear right gate.
Exit from Tiananmen West Station at Exit B, turn left and walk 10 meters to Nanchang Street.
Walk straight along Nanchang Street for 900 meters to reach the Xihua Gate of the Forbidden City.
After passing through the ticket gate, head to the left front and cross the bridge to reach the Zhending Gate.
After reaching the Xihua Gate, turn right and walk 600 meters along the city wall to reach the Wu Gate.
