Photo by Beijing Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo with the directional sign and the Yuanbao display cabinet.

Beijing Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo with the directional sign and the Yuanbao display cabinet.

The photographer stands about 2 meters in front of the shop entrance, shooting slightly upward to face the entrance. Place the shop door and sign at the center of the frame to highlight the main building and sign. Capture the interior decor of the shop in the background, and include the doorframe and roof tiles in the foreground to add depth to the image. A standard lens is recommended to showcase the architectural details.

1. Travel Tips: Opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
2. Additional Tips:
① It is advisable to visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds.
② Recommended shooting spots include the rooftop terrace, tiled roof, and colorful woven installations.

Tangfang Coffee Nanluoguxiang Store - Entrance and Signboard

The photographer is positioned at eye level with the shop sign, capturing the entire storefront from the front. In terms of composition, a central composition is used, placing the shop’s main door at the center of the frame to attract the viewer’s attention. Additionally, the signs on either side are used to create a frame within the frame, guiding the viewer’s gaze to the main subject of the shop.

1. Equipment: Sony A7C2.
2. Other tips: Although it’s quite small, it’s beautifully decorated, and the jazz tunes add a charming ambiance—perfect for a relaxed chat.

Nanluoguxiang - May Coffee Plaque

The photographer stands directly beneath the archway, looking up to capture the "Nanluogu Alley" sign and the detailed dougong brackets above it, with the sign centered in the frame to highlight the golden text and carved decorations. The composition includes the sign, the dougong structure, and part of the roof, with a dark sky in the background to enhance depth. Ensure that the architectural details are clear.

Nanluoguxiang - Partial Night View of the Nanluoguxiang Archway

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle with the model positioned on the right side of the frame. She looks up and gently touches the leaves, her natural smile adding an interactive feel. The composition employs leading lines, with the gray walls on both sides of the street extending into the distance, guiding the viewer’s eye to focus on the model.

Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo with the street architecture and trees.

Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, where the ancient architectural doorway serves as a natural frame, highlighting the figures inside and the autumn backdrop.

Pose: The model naturally walks out of the doorway holding a coffee cup, adding a dynamic and storytelling element to the shot.

Voyage Coffee (Nanluoguxiang Branch) - Entrance

Photo by Nanluoguxiang - South Wall

Nanluoguxiang - South Wall

Photo by Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo in front of the red walls with the Drum Tower Garden characters.

Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo in front of the red walls with the Drum Tower Garden characters.

The photographer stands in front of the "Nanluoguxiang" sign, using a side-angle shot with a centered composition to place the sign in the middle of the frame, emphasizing the text "Nanluoguxiang." The dark brick walls on both sides and the red traditional Chinese lattice windows in the middle are included to enhance the depth and local flavor of the image. It is recommended to use a standard lens to ensure the text is clear and the background elements are fully captured.
Additional tips: Avoid rush hours and visit during off-peak times.

Beijing Nanluoguxiang - Capture a photo of the "Nanluoguxiang" station sign.

Use the rule of thirds to frame the model standing at the left one-third of the image, balancing the "Jing" character pattern and the "Osmanthus Fragrance in August" text on the right side of the background wall. Shoot from a straight-on angle and recommend using a medium to long focal length lens to clearly capture the details.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: Free
② Opening Hours: Open 24/7

Nanluoguxiang - Take a photo with the artistically decorated walls in Beijing.