Both images feature the stone lantern as a central spatial anchor, positioning it either on the central axis or near it, which helps to stabilize the composition. In the first image, the photographer stands farther away from the subjects and the stone lantern, incorporating more of the surrounding elements into the frame. In the second image, the photographer positions themselves closer to the stone lantern and the subjects, compressing the environmental space and approximating the perspective of human eye level, thus enhancing the sense of realism. Framing and Guidance: The red walls and the lines of the ground paving form subtle frames and leading lines. The predominantly straight lines of the red walls extend vertically from the top and bottom of the image, guiding the viewer’s eye to focus on the stone lantern and the subjects. The horizontal lines of the stone slabs on the ground help to divide the space and reinforce the spatial positioning of the stone lantern and the subjects, allowing the viewer's gaze to flow logically through the scene. Travel Tips: Admission is 60 yuan. Other Suggestions: Tickets for the afternoon session are available from 11:00 AM, but it’s best not to enter around that time! It’s recommended to visit around 1:00 PM.

The Red Wall and Stone Lamp to the East of the Qianqing Palace in the Forbidden City

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum (North Side)

Photography Tips

Both images feature the stone lantern as a central spatial anchor, positioning it either on the central axis or near it, which helps to stabilize the composition. In the first image, the photographer stands farther away from the subjects and the stone lantern, incorporating more of the surrounding elements into the frame. In the second image, the photographer positions themselves closer to the stone lantern and the subjects, compressing the environmental space and approximating the perspective of human eye level, thus enhancing the sense of realism. Framing and Guidance: The red walls and the lines of the ground paving form subtle frames and leading lines. The predominantly straight lines of the red walls extend vertically from the top and bottom of the image, guiding the viewer’s eye to focus on the stone lantern and the subjects. The horizontal lines of the stone slabs on the ground help to divide the space and reinforce the spatial positioning of the stone lantern and the subjects, allowing the viewer's gaze to flow logically through the scene. Travel Tips: Admission is 60 yuan. Other Suggestions: Tickets for the afternoon session are available from 11:00 AM, but it’s best not to enter around that time! It’s recommended to visit around 1:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East Station and exit at the northeast exit (Exit B). After exiting, walk south along Nanchizi Street to the Wumen (Meridian Gate) entrance of the Palace Museum. This route allows you to avoid the security check and peak crowds at Tiananmen Square and also lets you experience the historical atmosphere of old Beijing alleys and the surroundings of the Forbidden City. The only entrance to the Palace Museum is through the Wumen. After entering Wumen, walk over the Inner Golden Water Bridge and follow the central axis of the Forbidden City: Taihemen Gate → Taihedian Hall → Zhonghedian Hall → Baohedian Hall → Qianqing Palace. Continue walking north after Baohedian Hall, and you will reach the Qianqing Palace Square. On the east side of Qianqing Palace, there is a red wall and stone lanterns in the corridor area. From Qianqing Palace Square, head east along the red wall to find the stone lanterns. The stone lanterns are traditional Chinese-style official lanterns, standing at the base of the red wall, making them easily recognizable.