The photographer stands behind the arch and shoots at eye level. By using the arch as a frame, the composition incorporates the ancient architecture, red walls, and purple flowers. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the details of the scenery in the frame, avoiding any distortion. Shooting time: The best time to visit and admire the view is before 15:00 on a sunny day, when the light and shadow create a stunning scene.

The Forbidden City - Yanxi Palace Lilac

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands behind the arch and shoots at eye level. By using the arch as a frame, the composition incorporates the ancient architecture, red walls, and purple flowers. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the details of the scenery in the frame, avoiding any distortion. Shooting time: The best time to visit and admire the view is before 15:00 on a sunny day, when the light and shadow create a stunning scene.

Walking Guide

1. Get off at Tiananmen East Station and exit from Exit A. After exiting, walk straight east. 2. Reach Chang'an Avenue and walk north along it, passing the east side of Tiananmen Square. 3. Continue north to Wumen (Meridian Gate), and enter the Forbidden City through Wumen. 4. After entering the Forbidden City, walk north along the central axis, passing through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. 5. Pass through Qianqing Gate and continue north to Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace. 6. Turn east at Kunning Palace and enter the Eastern Six Palaces area. Yanxi Palace is within the Eastern Six Palaces. Enter Yanxi Palace to admire the lilacs.