Photo by Yongdingmen - Stone Sundial and Ginkgo Trees

Yongdingmen - Stone Sundial and Ginkgo Trees

Photo by Yongdingmen - City Tower, Stone Lions, and Stone Plaque Architecture in Beijing

Yongdingmen - City Tower, Stone Lions, and Stone Plaque Architecture in Beijing

Photo by Yongding Gate - Plaque of Yongding Gate Tower

Yongding Gate - Plaque of Yongding Gate Tower

Photo by Yongdingmen - Beijing Central Axis Stele

Yongdingmen - Beijing Central Axis Stele

Photo by Yongdingmen - Ancient City Gate Tower and Panoramic View of Urban Architectural Complex

Yongdingmen - Ancient City Gate Tower and Panoramic View of Urban Architectural Complex

Photo by Yongdingmen - Stone Archway Structured City Gate Architecture

Yongdingmen - Stone Archway Structured City Gate Architecture

Using a low-angle shot, the photographer positions themselves in front of the city gate with the main structure of the gate located at the bottom center of the frame. The leading lines of the star trails form a diagonal from the upper left to the lower right, guiding the viewer's eye to the city gate. The composition includes the full view of the city gate and the lower part of the wall, with the background featuring the star trails and the night sky. A wide-angle lens is recommended, and a tripod is necessary for stability. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Opening Hours: 24 hours.

Yongdingmen Gate Tower Night View in Beijing

The photographer stands on the north side of the city tower, using the trees and streetlights on both sides as leading lines, with the city tower centered in the frame. Travel Tip: There's a chance the city tower will be lit up during festivals, making it even more beautiful.

Yongdingmen City Tower Night View in Beijing

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to place the entire Yongding Gate tower in the center of the frame, ensuring the完整性 of the architecture. The framing includes the full view of the tower, the white fence in front, and part of the road, with the sky retained above to enhance the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the grandeur of the tower and the surrounding atmosphere. Other tips: Be sure to apply sunscreen.

Yongding Gate - City Tower Architecture

Use a level shooting angle and center the composition to place the Yongding Gate in the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetrical structure. Utilize the leading lines of the road in the foreground to guide the viewer’s eye towards the arch, focusing attention on the gate. The framing should include the full view of the gate, the stone-paved road in front, and the trees on both sides to enhance the sense of depth. Additional suggestions: If time permits, you can explore nearby attractions such as the Temple of Heaven, Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum (Xian Nong Tang), Jingcheng Palace, National Museum of Natural History, Tianqiao Department Store, and Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

Yongdingmen - Front of the City Gate, Beijing