Photo by The Forbidden City - Capture the main body of the ancient architecture and trees with greenery.

The Forbidden City - Capture the main body of the ancient architecture and trees with greenery.

Photography Tips: Have the model stand facing the mural of the Pipa player and turn her head to admire it. The photographer should stand 1 meter directly in front of the model and use the rule of thirds to position the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advanced reservation on the National Museum’s mini-program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artistic / Neo-Chinese style. Best Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Mural of a Flute Player

The photographer shoots from a side-back perspective at eye level, using a contrast composition. The model's beige coat and light yellow innerwear contrast with the blue tiles and white stones of the ancient architecture. The rule of thirds is applied, placing the model on the left one-third of the frame to highlight the subject and balance the composition. Foreground elements, such as stone architectural components, are used to add depth to the scene. A medium-telephoto lens is utilized to blur the background, emphasizing the subject and compressing the space to create a tighter relationship between the model and the ancient building.

The Temple of Heaven - The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is photographed with the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Photo by The Palace Museum - Taking a Photo with the Red Walls

The Palace Museum - Taking a Photo with the Red Walls

The photographer stands close to the Chengzheng Gate and uses an eye-level angle. In terms of composition, the frame-within-a-frame technique is employed, using the arched gateway of Chengzheng Gate as a frame to highlight the buildings in the background. A medium to long focal length lens is used to compress the space, making the relationship between the foreground gateway and the distant buildings tighter, and clearly presenting the architectural details. Travel Tips: ① Admission fee: 15 per adult, half price for students (sites within the park are not accessible); ② Peak season (April 1 - October 31): The park opens at 6:00 AM, closes to entry at 9:00 PM, and fully closes at 10:00 PM. The park's attractions open at 8:00 AM, stop entry at 5:30 PM, and fully close at 6:00 PM. Off-season (November 1 - March 31): The park opens at 6:30 AM, closes to entry at 9:00 PM, and fully closes at 10:00 PM. The park's attractions open at 8:00 AM, stop entry at 4:30 PM, and fully close at 5:00 PM.

Temple of Heaven Park - Chengzhen Gate

From the perspective of the photographer, they are positioned below the Qianqing Palace, shooting upwards to capture the plaque and eaves, with a vertical focus on the architectural details. The composition technique uses the lines of the eaves to form a natural frame, placing the plaque within it to emphasize the focal point. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, and reservations are required. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with entry closing at 4:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: During holidays, tickets are hard to come by. You need to book seven days in advance through the official WeChat account of the Palace Museum, which opens for ticket sales at 8:00 PM.

The Forbidden City - The plaque of Qianqing Palace and its eaves.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the red walls, grey tiles, and eaves.

Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the red walls, grey tiles, and eaves.

Stand directly opposite the red wall, crouch slightly to adjust your viewing angle to ensure the tree shadows and persimmon branches are clearly and fully projected onto the red wall. Position the branches and the glazed tiles at the top of the wall at the one-third and two-thirds marks of the frame to enhance the balance of the composition. It is recommended to use a standard lens to avoid a too-wide angle that could clutter the background while retaining the details. Travel Tips: Opening hours are from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

The Ice Storage Restaurant in the Forbidden City - Persimmon Trees and Red Walls

The model stands by the tree, and the photographer takes a level shot from a slightly farther position, keeping the tree trunk running vertically through the image to enhance the vertical visual effect. Use a centered composition to place the tree trunk and the model in the center of the frame, highlighting the main subjects. At the same time, utilize the surrounding forest to form a natural frame, enriching the layers of the image. Include distant trees and grass in the background to create a natural environment, and retain the details of the tree trunk base and the ground in the foreground to add stability to the image. It is recommended to use a 50mm focal length to highlight the relationship between the subject and the background. Travel Tip: It is suggested to go on a sunny day.

Temple of Heaven Park - The tree planted by Grandpa Deng

Shooting Tips: The model should stand directly beneath the dome, facing away from the photographer, who should crouch about 1 meter in front of the model. Shoot from a low angle to make the dome parallel to the camera. 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, or Traditional Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

Zhenyuan Art Museum - Dome