The photographer stands below the side of the Meridian Gate, using an upward angle to include the Forbidden City’s architecture, red walls, and a persimmon tree in the foreground. By employing foreground composition, the branches, leaves, and fruits of the persimmon tree add depth and vitality to the image, while placing the main architectural features of the Forbidden City in the middle ground to highlight the iconic structures. It is recommended to use a standard lens for this shot. Additional tips: Ticket inspection times are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM) during the peak season (April to October), and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:40 PM) during the off-season (November to March).

Beijing Duanmen - Red Wall Persimmon Shadows at the Forbidden City

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the side of the Meridian Gate, using an upward angle to include the Forbidden City’s architecture, red walls, and a persimmon tree in the foreground. By employing foreground composition, the branches, leaves, and fruits of the persimmon tree add depth and vitality to the image, while placing the main architectural features of the Forbidden City in the middle ground to highlight the iconic structures. It is recommended to use a standard lens for this shot. Additional tips: Ticket inspection times are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:10 PM) during the peak season (April to October), and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:40 PM) during the off-season (November to March).

Walking Guide

Take the bus No.2 and get off at Tiananmen East Station. Walk 25 meters east along East Chang'an Avenue, then turn right and walk 49 meters south. Next, turn right and walk 149 meters west, then turn right again and walk 112 meters north. After that, turn left and walk 203 meters west, and finally turn right and walk 269 meters north to reach the end point, Duanyan Gate, which is your shooting location.