The model is sitting on a chair, with the photographer standing about 3 meters in front of her, shooting slightly from the side with a chandelier and a wooden painting as the background. 1. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XH2S, 16-50mm lens. 2. Posing Suggestions: ① The model is sitting on the chair, leaning back, and looking up at the chandelier. ② The model is sitting on the chair, holding a cup of coffee, and looking at the wooden painting. 3. Travel Tips: Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. It's recommended to call ahead to reserve a spot.

Dong Si Vibes Cafe - Seat in front of the chandelier

The photographer gets close to the base of the apricot tree, tilting the camera slightly upward, using a wide-angle lens at an appropriate distance. The glazed tile roof is positioned in the lower middle of the frame, with the apricot tree branches occupying the upper two-thirds of the image, and the glazed tile roof taking up the lower third, creating a color contrast. Travel Tips: 1. Admission is 40 yuan, off-season price. 2. Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the last entry at 3:30 PM.

The Palace Museum - Apricot tree in the West Courtyard of Kunming Palace and the yellow glazed tile roof

Photography Tips: Model stands in front of the Rooster Statue, facing the exhibit. The photographer should position themselves 2 meters directly in front of the model, using a centered composition to place the model in the center of the frame. Event Dates: October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Ticket Reservation: ¥153 for 2 people. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist modern / Neo-Chinese / Traditional Chinese. Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Zhanyuan Art Museum - The Star Rooster

The photographer is facing the main entrance of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, standing in the center. It is recommended to use a slightly upward angle and a wide-angle lens to place the symmetrical lines of the portico in the center of the frame, emphasizing the grandeur and symmetry of the architecture.

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Red Gate at the Temple of Heaven.

Use a slightly upward angle and employ the trees to create leading lines that guide the viewer's focus to the golden leaves. The frame should include a dense foreground of leaves, robust tree trunks in the midground, and grass and distant buildings in the background to enhance the depth and layering of the image. Additional tips: The ginkgo leaves are currently a brilliant yellow, and every snapshot looks amazing. Highly recommended for a visit and photo opp.

The Forbidden City Museum - Ginkgo leaves at the Xihua Gate

**Photography Tips:** Have the model stand on one side of the Chinese ancient Buddhist inscriptions, and the photographer position themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model. Use a centered composition to place the model in the middle of the frame. **Ticket Reservation:** Free. Book in advance through the National Museum’s mini program. **Opening Hours:** Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. **Outfit Suggestions:** Simple and artistic / Neo-Chinese. **Best Time to Shoot:** Around 12:00. **Photography Equipment:** Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

National Museum of China - Ancient Chinese Buddhist Sculptures

The photographer stands at an appropriate position in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest at the Temple of Heaven, shooting the subject at eye level. The composition uses the center framing technique, placing the person in the center of the frame, with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest fully displayed in the background. This highlights the connection between the subject and the landmark building, while using the foreground elements such as railings and stone statues to add depth to the image, compressing the space and blurring the background crowd, ensuring the clear visibility of the subject's clothing and the architectural details of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Adult ticket 15 RMB, combo ticket 34 RMB, free for children under 18 and seniors over 60, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: Main gates 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM, last entry by 9:00 PM; attractions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry by 4:30 PM.

Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the Temple of Heaven

The model is positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame, balancing the golden door studs and carvings on the left side of the palace gate. The photographer shoots from a level angle, including the main red palace gate and the stone pedestal in the foreground on the left, enhancing the sense of depth. A medium telephoto lens or a 3x zoom on a phone is used to focus on the details of the subject and the background. Travel Tip: The ticket costs 10 RMB (book online in advance or purchase on-site by scanning a QR code).

The Forbidden City - In front of the Red Gate at the Clock Exhibition Hall

Photo by The Temple of Heaven - the top architecture with blue tiles and tree branches.

The Temple of Heaven - the top architecture with blue tiles and tree branches.

The photographer chose an upward angle to capture the stone lions and the Taihe Gate, emphasizing their grandeur by showcasing them vertically. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - Upward shot of Stone Lions and Taihe Gate