Compose the shot using the frame-within-a-frame technique, with the red door arch as the foreground frame, placing Jingshan Park's Wanchun Pavilion at the center of the image. Stand below the door arch and shoot upward to ensure the door arch is fully visible and the door nails are clearly detailed. Include green trees and the sky in the background to add depth. Use a standard lens to highlight the relationship between the frame and the main building. Additional tips: Avoid peak hours and visit off-peak to minimize crowds.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Capturing the pavilion and scenery through the red archway.

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Compose the shot using the frame-within-a-frame technique, with the red door arch as the foreground frame, placing Jingshan Park's Wanchun Pavilion at the center of the image. Stand below the door arch and shoot upward to ensure the door arch is fully visible and the door nails are clearly detailed. Include green trees and the sky in the background to add depth. Use a standard lens to highlight the relationship between the frame and the main building. Additional tips: Avoid peak hours and visit off-peak to minimize crowds.

Walking Guide

Walk north past the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk south along Bei Chi Zi Street and turn right after you pass Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left).

Walk west along Donghua Street to the Donghua Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhen Du Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 64 meters.

Walk north for 74 meters, then turn left.

Walk north past the Palace Museum Store (on your right) and continue straight.

Walk north and pass the West Gate of Qiongyuan on your left, then turn left and continue walking.

Walk northeast past the Palace Museum - Qinan Hall (on your right) and then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from Southwest Exit D2.

Walk north to the China Art Museum Cultural and Creative Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk southwest along Wusida Street, pass by the Yun Gong Xuan Ancient Costume Experience Hall (on your right), then turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, turn left and continue forward.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road past the ticket office of the Beijing Labor People's Cultural Palace (on your left), then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

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

Walk 24 meters north and then turn left.

Walk west for 30 meters, then proceed to the right.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northwest.

Walk straight north for 13 meters.

Walk 13 meters west, then turn right.

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on your right) and then go straight.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk north for 76 meters straight.

Walk 26 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 14 meters east, then turn left.