The Forbidden City - Shoukang Gate
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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum, Shoukang Palace.
Photography Tips
The model stands in front of the door, with the photographer shooting from a distance of 2-3 meters. 1. Equipment information: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55mm. 2. Posing tips: Facing away from the camera, looking to the side, or standing at a half-angle with the head slightly lifted and one hand touching the hair. 3. Travel tips: Book a session in the afternoon, entering after 11:00 AM, or enter before 12:00 PM for the morning session. 4. Additional advice: Avoid carrying a backpack and use the no-bag security checkpoint to reduce queuing time. Take a detour from Xihua Gate to Wumen Gate for ticket inspection to avoid the security check at Tiananmen Gate, which can save time.
Walking Guide
Pass through the Xihe Gate, turn right, and walk 500 meters to reach the Yongkang Left Gate.
After entering through the Cining Gate, turn left to go to the side door.
After entering through the side door, walk straight ahead, and the Shoukang Gate will be on your right. This is where your seat is located.
Take Exit B from Tiananmen West Station on Subway Line 1, then turn left and walk 10 meters to Nanchang Street.
Turn left into Yongkang Left Gate, then walk straight for 70 meters and turn right into Cining Gate.
After passing through the Meridian Gate, turn left to go to the Xihemen (Gate of Auspicious Harmony).
Walk straight along Nan Chang Street for 900 meters to reach the Xihua Gate of the Forbidden City.
