It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length for photography. The photographer can stand on the fifth-floor observation deck and shoot at a horizontal angle to display the architectural structure and lighting levels of the clock tower. The composition should place the clock tower at the center of the frame to enhance the sense of depth and spatial relationship of the main subject. When shooting, ensure to include the lighting square and flower beds below the clock tower to enrich the details at the bottom of the image, and adjust the exposure to control the balance of light in the night scene.

Travel Tips: The opening hours of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall are from 10:00 to 22:30.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Night View with Lights

The photographer captures the Xi'an Bell Tower, circular roads, and surrounding buildings from a high-altitude bird's-eye view. The Bell Tower serves as the visual focal point, with the circular traffic flow creating dynamic lines, and a symmetrical composition is used to balance the elements. By employing a wide-angle lens, the breadth of the city's night scene is fully presented, capturing architectural details and traffic trajectories clearly, enhancing the sense of spatial hierarchy and night atmosphere, showcasing the layout where landmarks and urban traffic and architecture are integrated.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 30 CNY;
② Opening Hours: 8.30 to 21.00;
Recommended Photography Time: After 7:00 PM.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Aerial Night View