Photographer should position themselves sideways to the building and slightly tilt the camera upwards for a bit of an upward angle shot. Equipment settings: Fujifilm X-E4, lens 18-50mm f2.8. 入园时间: It's recommended to enter around 10:00 AM for better sunlight. Note that prior reservation for Tiananmen Square is necessary. Additional advice: This location has a high volume of tourists, so be mindful to avoid crowds.

The Forbidden City – Imperial Garden

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Forbidden City

Photography Tips

Photographer should position themselves sideways to the building and slightly tilt the camera upwards for a bit of an upward angle shot. Equipment settings: Fujifilm X-E4, lens 18-50mm f2.8. 入园时间: It's recommended to enter around 10:00 AM for better sunlight. Note that prior reservation for Tiananmen Square is necessary. Additional advice: This location has a high volume of tourists, so be mindful to avoid crowds.

Walking Guide

It is recommended to drive, as parking is convenient; alternatively, you can take the subway to Tiananmen East Station and exit from Exit B. — step-by-step photo guide

It is recommended to drive, as parking is convenient; alternatively, you can take the subway to Tiananmen East Station and exit from Exit B.

After entering, go through security check and ticket inspection, then walk straight through the End Gate and the Meridian Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, go through security check and ticket inspection, then walk straight through the End Gate and the Meridian Gate.

Continue straight along the central axis. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight along the central axis.

Cross Tiananmen Square and enter through the main gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Cross Tiananmen Square and enter through the main gate.

After passing by the Hall of Supreme Harmony, continue straight ahead, pass through the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, and you will arrive at the Imperial Garden. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing by the Hall of Supreme Harmony, continue straight ahead, pass through the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, and you will arrive at the Imperial Garden.