Exploring Beijing Alone | The Corner Tower of the Forbidden City is so photogenic after the snowfall (with tips)

I was lucky enough to encounter Beijing after a snowfall and specifically went to Jingshan Front Street to photograph the corner tower of the Forbidden City. Unexpectedly, I also came across various snowmen, the visitors are really talented! 🌟Attraction Introduction The corner tower of the Forbidden City is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a multi-angled building with a convex-shaped plane. The roof has three levels, with the top level being a cross-hipped roof made from the combination of a hanging gable roof with two sloping sides and a wudian-style roof with four sloping sides. Because this type of roof has nine main ridges, it is called the 'Nine-Ridge Hall'. 📷About Photography ✅On each of the four corners of the Forbidden City's wall, there is an exquisite corner tower. The best photography spots are the northeast and northwest corner towers. ✅It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens for shooting. You can take pictures in landscape or portrait orientation, and using symmetrical composition to shoot the corner towers is a good choice. Those with telephoto lenses can also capture details of the corner towers. ✅It is recommended to choose a clear day with no wind, which is suitable for capturing reflections, and the soft light before sunset is a good time for photography. ✅The Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City Museum is also on this street, and it is also very photogenic. 🌟About Lighting Every Saturday and Sunday (as well as on holidays), the corner towers light up with landscape lights, about half an hour after sunset. You can take advantage of the lighting time to capture the corner towers during the blue hour. 🌟Solo Travel How to wander around Beijing alone? Here's my solo travel guide. 1️⃣About accommodation: First of all, when traveling alone, I choose hostels for their affordability and the opportunity to meet many new friends. 2️⃣About food and drink: When eating alone, I mostly try snacks and taste the local specialties of Beijing. 3️⃣About getting around: The most convenient way to travel in Beijing is by subway, which can take you directly to most attractions. 🚌About Transportation For traveling in Beijing, it is recommended to use public transportation. You can take trams 101, 103, 109, 124, buses 68, 58, or the special tourist lines 1 and 2 to the Forbidden City stop, and then walk to your destination. ⚠️Travel Tips ✅When traveling in the snow, it is recommended to wear a pair of non-slip shoes. I saw several people slip and fall when I was there. ✅The battery drains quickly in cold weather, so for those who like photography, it is recommended to bring an extra battery or a power bank.