The Corner Towers of the Forbidden City – Where Time Stands Still

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A casual bike ride leads you to these architectural symphonies—each of the four corner towers is a Ming-Qing masterpiece. Their layered glazed roofs and gilded pinnacles shimmer like molten gold under sunlight, while the 52-meter moat mirrors their grandeur like liquid jade.

📸 Iconic Shots:
✓ Northwest Corner Tower: Night-lit reflections paint living ink-wash art
✓ Golden Hours: 1hr pre-sunrise/post-sunset for magic light
✓ After Dark: When spotlights set the towers ablaze

📍 Location: 100m east of Shenwumen Gate, along the moat

Post by Winnie21 | Jul 29, 2025