The photographer uses a low-angle shot with centered composition, placing the main subject, the corner tower, slightly above the center of the frame to highlight the details of the golden roof and red pillars. The dark night sky serves as the background, while the inclusion of the lower roof edge in the foreground adds depth. The exposure is adjusted to ensure that the architectural ornamentation is clearly visible. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays; ③ Best Time for Photography: The lights at the Forbidden City are on from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM and are turned off promptly. The Forbidden City closes at 5:00 PM, so you can only view the night scene from outside without a ticket. 2. Additional Tips: ① It's recommended to arrive at the Meridian Gate around 7:00 PM to see the flag-lowering ceremony by the honor guard, which is very impressive. ② To capture the Meridian Gate, Donghua Gate, Northeast Corner Tower, Northwest Corner Tower, and Shenwu Gate, it’s suggested to bike around within 1 hour.

The Palace Museum - Northeast Corner Tower Architecture

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Inside the Palace Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a low-angle shot with centered composition, placing the main subject, the corner tower, slightly above the center of the frame to highlight the details of the golden roof and red pillars. The dark night sky serves as the background, while the inclusion of the lower roof edge in the foreground adds depth. The exposure is adjusted to ensure that the architectural ornamentation is clearly visible. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays; ③ Best Time for Photography: The lights at the Forbidden City are on from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM and are turned off promptly. The Forbidden City closes at 5:00 PM, so you can only view the night scene from outside without a ticket. 2. Additional Tips: ① It's recommended to arrive at the Meridian Gate around 7:00 PM to see the flag-lowering ceremony by the honor guard, which is very impressive. ② To capture the Meridian Gate, Donghua Gate, Northeast Corner Tower, Northwest Corner Tower, and Shenwu Gate, it’s suggested to bike around within 1 hour.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 6 to Beihai North Station, exit from Southwest Exit D. Walk north for 12 meters, then turn right. Follow Dianmen West Street east to Pumen Zan Tea House (on your right) and turn right. Follow Gongjian Alley south past Gongjian Alley Taoist Temple (on your right), then turn left. Continue south along Gongjian Alley past the public restroom (on your right), then walk diagonally left. Walk south along Gongjian Alley for 55 meters, then walk diagonally right. Follow Jingxi Street south past the Changqiao Police Station (on your right), then turn right. Walk west along Jing Shan Qian Street past the Fuyou Street Police Station (on your left), then turn left. Walk south along Beichang Street to the Xichang’an Street Fire Station (on your left), then turn left. Walk east along Xihua Gate Street to Xihua Gate (on your left), then turn left. Walk north to the City God Temple (on your right) to reach your destination.