Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the railing, and the photographer should stand two arm's lengths away, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens.

Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the outdoor light is better.

Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8.

Outfit Suggestions: The overall red walls and dark tiles of the Forbidden City create a solemn and majestic atmosphere, making it very suitable for traditional Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing. Simple, everyday attire also works well.

Posing Tips: If you’re unsure about poses, you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Forbidden City - A distant shot of Jingshan's Wanchun Pavilion

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the railing, and the photographer should stand two arm's lengths away, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the outdoor light is better. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8. Outfit Suggestions: The overall red walls and dark tiles of the Forbidden City create a solemn and majestic atmosphere, making it very suitable for traditional Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing. Simple, everyday attire also works well. Posing Tips: If you’re unsure about poses, you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Navigate directly to the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, then turn left and go straight.

Enter through the Meridian Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the Meridian Gate.

Walk straight along the central axis. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the central axis.

Go through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go through this door.

Turn right at this intersection and enter. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and enter.