Photo by Nanchizi Art Gallery - Take a photo with wooden lattice windows and eaves.

Nanchizi Art Gallery - Take a photo with wooden lattice windows and eaves.

1. The model stands on the platform, and the photographer stands below, shooting slightly upward to capture the feeling of a floating city in the sky. 2. If it's impossible to avoid people, you can slow down the shutter speed, keeping the model absolutely still to blur the passersby into ghostly figures. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55. Entry time: If you book the afternoon session, you can enter after 11:00 AM; if you book the morning session, aim to enter before 12:00 PM. It's recommended to be among the first to enter to capture empty scenes; otherwise, you won't get the shots without people. Travel tips: Try to avoid carrying a backpack; keep your items in your pockets to use a dedicated security lane, reducing queuing time. Enter through the Xihua Gate and then proceed to the Wu Gate for ticket inspection, bypassing the security check at Tiananmen, which can also save you time.

The Forbidden City - Xihe Gate

Photo by Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Capturing the red colonnade pavilion through ginkgo leaves.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Capturing the red colonnade pavilion through ginkgo leaves.

The photographer stands outside the southeast corner of the wall of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, slightly lower than the main structure, using a slight upward angle. The main tower of the Hall is placed on the left side of the frame, while trees are introduced on the right side as a foreground element to add depth. A telephoto lens or the 5x zoom feature on a phone can be used to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest up close. There are railings around, and using a telephoto lens helps avoid obstacles, capturing a clear, well-lit image of the Hall. Travel Tip: It’s recommended to shoot during the blue hour in the evening when the sky is blue, creating a more atmospheric scene.

Temple of Heaven - Outside the southeast corner of the Qian Nian Hall wall

Photo by Nanchizi Art Museum - Take a photo with the yellow walls, wooden windows, and exhibition boards.

Nanchizi Art Museum - Take a photo with the yellow walls, wooden windows, and exhibition boards.

Photo by Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Take a photo with the curved branch street lamps and green plants.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Take a photo with the curved branch street lamps and green plants.

Photo by Nanchizi Art Museum - Take a photo with the dressing table

Nanchizi Art Museum - Take a photo with the dressing table

Shooting Tips: The model stands on one side of the sunflower painting, facing away from the photographer, with their face looking to the left. The photographer stands 2 meters in front of the scene, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Exhibition Dates: September 29, 2025 - March 8, 2026. Operating Hours: weekdays 10:00-19:00, weekends and public holidays 10:00-21:00. Ticket Reservation: ¥115 for two people. Outfit Suggestions: Y2K millennial style / retro-futuristic style. Shooting Time: around 16:30. Shooting Equipment: Ricoh GR3XHDF.

Wangfujing Central - Sunflower Painting

Photo by Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Stone Carvings and Flower Beds

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Stone Carvings and Flower Beds

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the spider mirror close to the white wall, and the photographer should position themselves 1 meter directly in front of the model. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00-20:00. Outfit Suggestion: Cute and girly style. Average Cost: ¥78 per person. Shooting Time: Around 12:00. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 7.

YUMMYLiCIOUS - Spider Mirror