The photographer is shooting from the front, with the model sitting on a green bench positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame. The shot highlights the interaction between the subject and the background, featuring a mural of flying geese, red walls, and the bench in the foreground, showcasing the details of ancient architecture. The photo is taken with a standard lens, with the model’s hands spread and a relaxed, natural smile. Additional tip: Avoid crowds by traveling off-peak.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Take a photo with the mural of flying geese and the architectural structure.

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer is shooting from the front, with the model sitting on a green bench positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame. The shot highlights the interaction between the subject and the background, featuring a mural of flying geese, red walls, and the bench in the foreground, showcasing the details of ancient architecture. The photo is taken with a standard lens, with the model’s hands spread and a relaxed, natural smile. Additional tip: Avoid crowds by traveling off-peak.

Walking Guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Da Cheng Left Gate (on the right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Da Cheng Left Gate (on the right) to reach your destination.

Walk straight for 75 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum (turn right) and then continue straight.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters and then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Inner Golden Water Bridge (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street to the Donghua Gate Tower of the Palace Museum (on your left), then turn left.

Walk north to the China National Art Museum Cultural and Creative Products Center (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk southwest along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Yun Gong Xuan Traditional Costume Experience Hall on your right, turn left.

Walk west along Wusi Avenue and, after passing the Donghua Gate Street Environmental Protection Office on your left, proceed diagonally to the left.

Walk 11 meters west, then turn right.

Walk straight north for 11 meters.

Walk straight for 51 meters to the north.

Walk north for 27 meters and turn left.

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 66 meters to the north.

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.

Walk straight north for 24 meters.

Walk 73 meters north and then turn right.

Walk straight north for 12 meters.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk 73 meters straight to the northeast.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Street and turn right after passing the ticket office of the Beijing Laboring People's Cultural Palace on your left.

Walk south along Beichi Zi Street until you reach Beijing Daoxiangcun (on your left), then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Take Metro Line 8 to the National Art Museum of China Station and exit from Southwest Entrance D2.