The model stands beside the stone railing of the moat, positioned at the center of the frame. The composition includes the foreground stone railing, the mid-ground figure, and the background water and architecture, using the lines of the water and clouds to guide the viewer's gaze and enhance the sense of depth.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: 60 RMB per person;
② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Beijing's Forbidden City - Taking a Photo with the Moat Architecture

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands beside the stone railing of the moat, positioned at the center of the frame. The composition includes the foreground stone railing, the mid-ground figure, and the background water and architecture, using the lines of the water and clouds to guide the viewer's gaze and enhance the sense of depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk north for 91 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north for 91 meters to reach your destination.

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

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

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue, passing by the Cloud Palace轩 Ancient Costume Experience Hall on your right, then turn left.

Walk northeast past the Forbidden City - Qin'an Palace (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Inner Gold Water Bridge (on the left side of the road) and then continue straight.

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

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

Walk straight north for 64 meters.

Walk north for 26 meters and then turn right.

Walk straight for 73 meters to the northwest.

Walk straight for 76 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 13 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhengdu Gate (on the right) and then continue straight.

Walk north for 74 meters, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 22 meters.

Walk north for 24 meters and turn left.

Walk 13 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the Right Gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road) and then continue straight.

Walk south along Beichi Zi Street to Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Street for 79 meters, then turn right.

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

Walk 14 meters east and then turn left.

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

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

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

Walk 30 meters west, then proceed to the right.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.