The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to capture the roof details. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens with a diagonal composition, allowing the roof ornaments to extend from the upper left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's eye to highlight the details. Frame the shot to include the red pillar on the left as the foreground and a clear blue sky as the background to enhance the depth and ancient charm. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays).

The Forbidden City - Local roof structure of the Forbidden City buildings

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to capture the roof details. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens with a diagonal composition, allowing the roof ornaments to extend from the upper left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's eye to highlight the details. Frame the shot to include the red pillar on the left as the foreground and a clear blue sky as the background to enhance the depth and ancient charm. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays).

Walking Guide

Walk 15 meters west and turn left.

Walk north to the back left gate of the Palace Museum (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhaode Gate (on the right side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north to the Palace Museum - Zhongzuo Gate (on the left side of the road), then continue straight.

Walk north for 73 meters, then turn right.

Walk straight north for 66 meters.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left-front.

Walk 12 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk south along Wangfujing Street to Swatch (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Road for 79 meters, then turn right.

Walk west to Flashwear Shoes (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk south for 18 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south for 18 meters to reach your destination.

Walk 19 meters northwest and then turn left.

Walk straight for 24 meters to the north.

Walk 12 meters straight to the west.

Walk straight for 73 meters to the northeast.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 11 meters to the north.

Walk straight for 23 meters to the north.

Walk north to the Inner Golden Water Bridge (on your left) and then continue straight.

Take the Subway Line 8 to Jin Yu Hu Tong Station and exit from the station.

Walk southwest along Donghua Gate Road, passing the ticket office of the Beijing Laboring People's Cultural Palace on your left, then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum Chinese Character Pavilion (on your right) and continue straight.

Walk west along Donghua Gate Street, pass the Palace Museum Store on your right, and then turn left.