1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should stand across the street, shooting at eye level with the camera slightly lowered. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the main building in the upper two-thirds of the frame. Street signs and people create contrast and add richness to the content. 3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a 50mm-70mm focal length (2x on a phone), which will moderately compress the space and highlight the building and the street atmosphere. 4. Additional Suggestions: ① The Forbidden City must be booked 7 days in advance. For other attractions like the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the square, there are usually not many people on non-holidays, and tickets can be purchased on the day of the visit. ② Book a hotel near a metro station in the Dongsi to Dongdan area, which provides easy access to nearby attractions.

Yonghegong Street - Photographing the Yonghe Temple

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Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should stand across the street, shooting at eye level with the camera slightly lowered. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the main building in the upper two-thirds of the frame. Street signs and people create contrast and add richness to the content. 3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a 50mm-70mm focal length (2x on a phone), which will moderately compress the space and highlight the building and the street atmosphere. 4. Additional Suggestions: ① The Forbidden City must be booked 7 days in advance. For other attractions like the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the square, there are usually not many people on non-holidays, and tickets can be purchased on the day of the visit. ② Book a hotel near a metro station in the Dongsi to Dongdan area, which provides easy access to nearby attractions.

Walking Guide

Navigate to Yonghe Palace Street.