The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to highlight the towering height and roof details of the corner tower. A centered composition is employed, placing the entire corner tower in the center of the frame to ensure the integrity of the architectural structure. The framing should include the full view of the corner tower, with yellow and green ginkgo leaves in the foreground and leaves naturally surrounding the sides and top to enhance the sense of depth. Shooting Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day for better lighting, which makes it easier to capture high-quality photos.

The Forbidden City Museum - Ginkgo trees and architecture in the same frame at the Xihua Gate.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to highlight the towering height and roof details of the corner tower. A centered composition is employed, placing the entire corner tower in the center of the frame to ensure the integrity of the architectural structure. The framing should include the full view of the corner tower, with yellow and green ginkgo leaves in the foreground and leaves naturally surrounding the sides and top to enhance the sense of depth. Shooting Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day for better lighting, which makes it easier to capture high-quality photos.

Walking Guide

You can take the Subway Line 8 and get off at Jin鱼Hu Tong Station. Exit from C and walk west along Dong An Men Street for about 900 meters to reach Dong Hua Men. Follow the Forbidden City walls to reach the Southeast Corner Tower first, then continue along the walls towards the Meridian Gate. Pass through the Meridian Gate and head towards Xi Hua Men (Southwest Corner Tower). At Xi Hua Men, you can take photos of the ginkgo trees and the architecture together.