The Meridian Gate - Stone Lions in front of the Taihe Gate at the Forbidden City
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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum
Photography Tips
1. The model stands in front of the lion on its side, the photographer shoots from below, capturing the Taihe Gate plaque diagonally. 2. Shoot a half-body shot of the stone lion and the model, with the model looking towards the light source. 1. Equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, 18-55mm lens. 2. Reserve a time slot after 11:00 AM for entry, or before 12:00 PM in the morning. 3. Try not to carry a backpack to use a separate security checkpoint, which will reduce waiting time. 4. Go around to the Wumen Gate from the Xihua Gate to avoid the Tiananmen security check and save time.
Walking Guide
Go straight through the door and cross the bridge. The stone lion on the east side of Taihe Gate is the spot.
After reaching the Xihua Gate, turn right and walk 600 meters along the city wall to reach the Wu Gate.
Exit at B entrance of Tiananmen West Station on Line 1, turn left for 10 meters, then turn right to enter Nan Changjie.
Walk straight along Nanchang Street for 900 meters to reach the Xihua Gate of the Forbidden City.
