Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with branches naturally forming a foreground frame to highlight the corner tower as the main subject. The photographer should shoot from a low angle, placing the corner tower in the center of the frame to showcase architectural details and grandeur. The composition should include the foreground branches, the full view of the corner tower, and the sky in the background to enhance depth. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens for this shot. Additional tips: Be mindful of heat protection on hot days.

The Forbidden City - Shooting the Corner Tower under the Tree Branches

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

Photography Tips

Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with branches naturally forming a foreground frame to highlight the corner tower as the main subject. The photographer should shoot from a low angle, placing the corner tower in the center of the frame to showcase architectural details and grandeur. The composition should include the foreground branches, the full view of the corner tower, and the sky in the background to enhance depth. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens for this shot. Additional tips: Be mindful of heat protection on hot days.

Walking Guide

Walk south along Gongjian Hutong to the public phone (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk south along Gongjian Hutong, pass the public restroom on your right, and then proceed to the left.

Walk south along Bei Changjie Street to the Nan Changjie Fire Station on the left side of Xicheng District's Xi Chang'an Jie Subdistrict, then turn left.

Walk south along Jingxi Street, and after passing the Changqiao Police Station on your right, turn right.

Walk south along Gongjian Alley for 55 meters, then proceed to the right.

Walk north past the Palace Museum - Yinghua Hall (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Palace Museum - Yinghua Hall (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk 12 meters north and then turn right.

Walk east along Dianmen West Street to Pumenzan Teahouse (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk west along Jing Shan Qian Street, pass the Fuyou Street Police Patrol Station on your left, then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 6 to Beihai North Station, and exit from the D Southwest exit.

Walk east along Xihua Gate Street to the Palace Museum - Xian'an Gate (on the left side of the road), then turn left.