With the sculpture as the visual focal point, its intricate details convey a sense of historical weight. Through spatial extension, the mystical creatures and the distant palace create a layered foreground and background, conveying the grandeur of the ancient architectural complex. The color palette, featuring copper patina green paired with the red and yellow of the palaces, highlights the elegance of traditional Chinese architecture. Camera settings: small aperture.

The Forbidden City - Turtle

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

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With the sculpture as the visual focal point, its intricate details convey a sense of historical weight. Through spatial extension, the mystical creatures and the distant palace create a layered foreground and background, conveying the grandeur of the ancient architectural complex. The color palette, featuring copper patina green paired with the red and yellow of the palaces, highlights the elegance of traditional Chinese architecture. Camera settings: small aperture.

Walking Guide

To navigate to the Taihe殿 (Hall of Supreme Harmony), you can take Line 1 of the subway and get off at "Tiananmen East" or "Tiananmen West" station. After exiting the station, walk to your destination.