Photo by The Palace Museum - Northwest Corner Tower

The Palace Museum - Northwest Corner Tower

The model is crouching in front of a red wall, holding a carved fan to half-cover her face, with a shy and graceful pose that enhances the classical atmosphere. The photographer uses a top-down angle, shooting from a slightly higher position, with the subject centered in the frame to highlight the main figure. The composition includes the red wall with carved patterns and the stone pavement, adding depth to the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 60 RMB, free for minors. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

The Palace Museum - Take a photo with the red walls and glazed tiles.

Shooting Tips: The model stands next to the round hanging painting, and the photographer stands on the road about 2 meters away from the model, using the central composition method for shooting. If the nearby advertising sign affects the shooting, you can move it, and remember to put it back after shooting. Pose: The model stands sideways, with one leg straight and the other slightly bent, hands mimicking cat paws, and facing the camera with a smile. Check-in Guide: * Business Hours: 10:30-19:30 (Sunday to Thursday); 10:30-20:30 (Friday & Saturday). * No reservation needed for the shop. There is a paid parking lot within the park. * Shooting Time: 14:10-14:30. * Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Call Me Panda - Cat Round Picture Frame

The model stands at the center of the Zhaode Gate, with the photographer shooting level with the gate frame, placing the camera slightly below the model's shoulders to enhance the solemn and majestic feel. The gate frame of the Zhaode Gate highlights the main subject, creating a layered composition, which is captured using a standard lens. 1. Travel Tips: The peak season ticket for the Forbidden City is 60 RMB per person, and the off-peak season ticket is 40 RMB per person. Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM during the peak season, and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during the off-peak season. The last entry to the Treasure Gallery and Clock and Watch Gallery is at 3:40 PM. 2. Other Experiences: It's recommended not to bring bags to save time at security checks. Bring at least one power bank. Inside the Forbidden City, photography equipment such as reflectors, tripods, supports, and self-extending poles longer than 1.3 meters are not allowed.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the Zhaode Gate

The model stands in front of the red wall with her arms crossed, standing naturally and confidently. The photographer takes a straight-on shot, with the subject centered in the frame, highlighting the color contrast between the model and the red wall. The shot includes the top arched brick structure and the bottom brick wall, showing the complete background. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum - Taking photos with the red and brick walls

The photographer stands in the center at the front, shooting at eye level, forming a vertical symmetrical relationship with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, capturing a well-structured front view. Using central composition, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is placed at the center of the image, enhancing the stability and order through the building’s inherent symmetrical structure. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 15 RMB, combined ticket 34 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Temple of Heaven Park - Night Photography of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The photographer stands directly in front of the oracle bone, shooting from a top-down angle to capture the entire piece. Using a centered composition, the oracle bone is placed in the middle of the frame, ensuring that the text details are clear and not cropped. Travel Tip: Admission is free.

National Museum of China - Oracle Bone Inscriptions on Bones

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Pillar Square at the Gate Frame and the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Forbidden City - Red Pillar Square at the Gate Frame and the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Shoot from a lower angle; this perspective can better showcase the entire view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. Travel Tips: 1. To avoid crowds, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest opens at 8:00 AM. It’s recommended to arrive at the entrance and queue before 8:00 AM, or you can visit in the late afternoon around 5 or 6 PM when the park is about to close and the security staff are clearing out, to snap some photos without people. 2. Admission to the Temple of Heaven: During peak season, the park ticket is 15 CNY, and the combo ticket is 34 CNY. During off-peak season, the park ticket is 10 CNY, and the combo ticket is 28 CNY. It is recommended to buy the combo ticket, as it includes access to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.

Temple of Heaven - Qian Nian Hall Entrance

Shooting Tips: Have the model stand beside the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, facing the Buddha. The photographer should position themselves 1 meter in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Ticket Reservation: Free advance reservation via the National Museum’s mini program. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00. Outfit Suggestions: Minimalist and artsy / Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 12:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Museum of China - Thousand-Hand Guanyin