The photographer stands directly in front of the central left gate, shooting at eye level. The subject is positioned at the center of the gate's opening, becoming the focal point and stabilizing the image. Travel Tips: ① Palace Museum Admission: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays).

Take a photo with the entrance at the Zhongzuomen.

For a close-up shot, use a lens with a focal length of at least 85mm. Wait for a beam of light to enhance the effect. Center the cluster of lily of the valley in the frame, using the blurred background to further highlight the central subject and emphasize the balance and focus of the image. Travel Tip: It’s best to go in the early morning, around 7 or 8 AM, when the sunlight comes out for the most stunning results.

Temple of Heaven Park - Rose Garden and Lily of the Valley

The stone frog statue is centered in the frame, highlighting its facial and posture details, with the photographer shooting directly at the statue. The background is blurred with green plants and stone pebbles, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the subject while preserving the natural environment atmosphere.

Willow Shade Park - Frog Statue

Photo by Forbidden City - Taking a Photo with the Red Wall and Green Tile Architecture Bench

Forbidden City - Taking a Photo with the Red Wall and Green Tile Architecture Bench

The composition centers the sailboat sculpture, highlighting the subject. The photographer uses a straight-on angle to enhance the sculpture's three-dimensionality. The framing includes green plants on the left and a cluster of purple flowers at the lower left as foreground elements, while keeping a dense forest in the background to add depth to the scene.

Willow Shade Park - Sailing Boat Sculpture and Green Trees on the Lawn

The photographer stands in front of the bronze ding and shoots at eye level. Using a standard lens, the Prince Wu's bronze ding is the main subject, occupying the central position in the frame. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

National Museum of China - Prince Wu Bronze Ding

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and red gates.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and red gates.

Use a ground-level angle with a layered composition: Include the entire sea of flowering pondweeds in the foreground, capture the lake’s reflection in the middle ground, and frame the stone arch bridge and the weeping willow tree canopies on both sides in the background. Ensure that the sea of flowers, the lake, the bridge, and the willows are fully visible to enhance the sense of depth in the image.

Willow Shade Park - Lake View Stone Arch Bridge and Willow Trees

Photo by The Temple of Heaven - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Stone Animals at Dawn and Dusk

The Temple of Heaven - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Stone Animals at Dawn and Dusk

The photographer stands directly in front of the artifact, at roughly the same level as the phoenix crown. Using a centered composition, the phoenix crown is placed in the middle of the frame to highlight the main subject. A simple background is chosen to avoid distractions and to emphasize the intricate and exquisite details of the phoenix crown. The lines of the hanging ornaments are captured to enhance the grand and luxurious atmosphere. Travel Tip: Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

National Museum of China - Empress Xiaozhuang's Phoenix Crown