Photo by The Altar of Heaven Park: The Circular Mound

The Altar of Heaven Park: The Circular Mound

Photo by The Forbidden City - Group photo with the Corner Tower and Stone Wall River architecture.

The Forbidden City - Group photo with the Corner Tower and Stone Wall River architecture.

Photo by The Forbidden City - photographing the roof ridge creatures on Yuhua Pavilion

The Forbidden City - photographing the roof ridge creatures on Yuhua Pavilion

The photographer shoots from a low angle using a medium telephoto lens, incorporating red pillars, eaves, red walls, and pear blossoms into the frame, with the pear blossoms centered.

Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: Off-season (November to March) - 10 yuan per person; Peak season - 15 yuan per person.
② Shooting Time: Choose a sunny day and try to shoot with the light. On overcast days or when shooting against the light, the pear blossoms will appear dark.

Temple of Heaven Park - Pear Tree

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the green glazed tile wall

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the green glazed tile wall

**Photography Tips:** The model should stand with her back to the photographer, next to the Lucky Pillar. The photographer should stand 2 meters 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 RMB for 2 people.

**Outfit Suggestions:** Minimalist modern, Neo-Chinese, or Traditional Chinese styles.

**Shooting Time:** Around 12:00 PM.

**Shooting Equipment:** iPhone 16 Pro.

Zhenyuan Art Museum - Fuzhu Column

1. Positioning: The photographer stands directly below the building, shooting upwards to capture the plaque and part of the roof.
2. Composition: Using a central composition, the plaque “Huáng Qí Shì” is placed at the center of the frame to draw the viewer’s attention.
3. Lens Usage: A standard lens is used to naturally reproduce the architectural details and proportions.

Ditan Park - Fasting Palace - Imperial Earth Chamber

The photographer uses a centered composition, placing the flying celestial sculpture at the center of the frame to highlight its graceful form and intricate details. Shooting from an overhead angle ensures that the entire sculpture and its wooden base are fully visible. The framing includes a portion of the patterned wall in the background to enhance the environmental atmosphere. It is recommended to use a standard focal length or the 2x zoom lens on a smartphone to ensure the subject is clear and detailed.

National Museum of China - Dehua White Porcelain Fairy Sculpture

It is recommended to use a standard lens to capture the atmosphere of the Forbidden City in snow. In the foreground, include the snow-covered stone walls, and in the mid-ground, have the model stand sideways against the wall, one hand resting on the wall and the other gently lifting her hair accessory. In the background, capture the corner tower and red walls to enhance the sense of depth.

Other tips: Avoid peak hours to dodge crowds and plan your visit during off-peak times.

Beijing Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the Snowy Corner Tower by the Moat Stone Wall

The model stands in front of the terrace railing, and the photographer shoots from a slightly lower position to highlight the model's figure while avoiding the roof in the frame. Use the rule of thirds, placing the model slightly below the center of the frame and the background buildings in the upper third to add depth. Use a 50mm lens to moderately compress the space, emphasizing the subject and the background.

Travel Tip: The best time for shooting is during sunset, which gives a strong sense of hardship and struggle, reminiscent of the experience of struggling in a big city.

77 Cultural and Creative Park - Second Floor Terrace