Using a centered composition, the model is positioned at the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to emphasize the grandeur of the palace eaves. The model leans against the stone balustrade, looking up at the eaves, with a natural pose that enhances interaction with the ancient architecture. The shot includes the stone balustrade, red walls with lattice windows, and part of the eaves, preserving the details of the Forbidden City’s architecture and ensuring both the subject and background are clear. Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB.

Take a photo at the stone railing against the painted red walls of the Forbidden City.

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

Photography Tips

Using a centered composition, the model is positioned at the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to emphasize the grandeur of the palace eaves. The model leans against the stone balustrade, looking up at the eaves, with a natural pose that enhances interaction with the ancient architecture. The shot includes the stone balustrade, red walls with lattice windows, and part of the eaves, preserving the details of the Forbidden City’s architecture and ensuring both the subject and background are clear. Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Qianqing Gate of the Palace Museum (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Qianqing Gate of the Palace Museum (on the left side of the road) to reach your destination.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

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

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

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

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

Walk north to the Inner Left Gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk straight for 75 meters to the north.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn right.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk 73 meters northeast, then continue straight.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street, past the Palace Museum Store (on your right), then turn left.

Walk 29 meters west, then turn left.

Walk straight north for 24 meters.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street, then turn right after you pass Swatch (on your right).

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road and turn right after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Laboring People's Cultural Palace on your left.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk straight north for 23 meters.

Walk west to the Palace Museum - Large Stone Sculptures (on the left) and then turn right.

Walk straight north for 51 meters.

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.