With the arched gateway on the Meridian Gate wall as the foreground frame, capture the distant Hall of Supreme Harmony and the crowd in the square beyond. Stand inside the arch and shoot from a low angle to ensure the complete curve of the arch and the sky above are included in the frame, enhancing the sense of depth. Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB.

Beijing Forbidden City - Capture the scene of the Gate of Supreme Harmony Square framed by the archway.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

With the arched gateway on the Meridian Gate wall as the foreground frame, capture the distant Hall of Supreme Harmony and the crowd in the square beyond. Stand inside the arch and shoot from a low angle to ensure the complete curve of the arch and the sky above are included in the frame, enhancing the sense of depth. Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station and exit from Southwest Exit D.

Walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north to the public restroom (on the right) and then turn left.

Walk north past the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk 89 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk west and pass the Outer Jinshui Bridge (on your right), then turn right.