A 24mm lens is sufficient for taking photos.

The Forbidden City's Shenwu Gate and CBD in the same frame.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Shooting the Colorful Chrysanthemum Exhibition Flower Tower

Temple of Heaven - Shooting the Colorful Chrysanthemum Exhibition Flower Tower

The photographer stands in front of the display case to capture the jade exhibits on the pedestal and the explanatory text below, using a framing composition with the display case structure and background bamboo leaves as the frame to highlight the layers of the exhibits. The background bamboo leaf decor, the main jade exhibits on the pedestal, and the explanatory text below are all included to enhance the completeness of the information. A wide-angle lens is used for the shot. Other tips: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak.

National Museum of China - Jade Exhibit

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Take a picture with the cobblestones and green plants.

Temple of Heaven - Take a picture with the cobblestones and green plants.

The photographer stands below the eaves and looks up to capture the dragon-pattern decoration and dougong in the center of the eave, with the eave lines symmetrically distributed on both sides. The framing includes the top of the eave down to the detailed pendant ridges, with a clean sky in the background. A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to highlight the patterns and structural beauty. Additional tips: It’s best to visit on a clear day.

The Palace Museum - Eave Architecture

Using a centered composition, place the jade object in the center of the frame to highlight the carved details. The photographer should shoot from a straight-on angle, facing the exhibit directly to ensure the subject is level. Focus primarily on the jade object, keeping a pure dark background. Include a small portion of the stand and table edge at the bottom to avoid a cluttered look.

National Museum of China - Dragon-shaped Jade Pendant Exhibit

Use frame composition with the red door frame as the foreground, framing the subject and the background of the Qiniandian. Position the model on the left side of the door frame, slightly to the left of the center of the image (near the rule of thirds), standing naturally against the wall with hands behind the back. The photographer should shoot from inside the door frame using a low angle and a wide-angle lens, capturing the door frame, the subject, and the full view of the Qiniandian to enhance the depth of the space. Travel tips: ① Admission fees: Combined ticket 34 RMB (includes Qiniandian + Echo Wall + Circular Mound), regular ticket 15 RMB; ② Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM).

Beijing Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the red door frames and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

The photographer stands at a slightly higher position in front of the exhibit, adopting a slight top-down angle to place the musical instrument at the center of the frame, highlighting the symmetrical beauty of its structure. The composition focuses on the instrument as the main subject, with a clean white wall background to avoid any distracting elements, allowing for a clear presentation of the wood grain details and overall shape. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

National Museum of China - Firebusi Musical Instrument Exhibition

The photographer stands slightly below and to the front-left of the crane-shaped bronze statue, using an upward angle. The statue is positioned on the left side of the frame, while the right side includes a stone pillar in the foreground to add depth. The composition captures the main statue, the roof of the palace in the background, and part of the sky, highlighting the atmosphere of the fusion of past and present while balancing the main subject and background details.

The Palace Museum - The Crane-shaped Bronze Statue at the Meridian Gate and the Palace Background

Shooting tips: The model stands on the path in front of the hall, and the photographer takes a picture of the model and the hall from behind the model. Pose: The model walks forward with their back to the camera and turns their head to look to the side from the right.

Guan Zhong - Chinese-style architecture