The photographer employs a level angle and uses a front-and-back composition, including the stone lion on the left in the foreground, clearly displaying the national emblem, red walls, and golden decorations of Tiananmen Tower in the background, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. Chairman Mao's portrait is located at the left one-third of the frame, with the stone lion placed in the right foreground to balance the composition. Travel Tips: Entry to Tiananmen Square requires advance reservation, which cannot be made on the day of visit, so it is essential to plan ahead.

Tiananmen - Stone Lions and Tiananmen Tower

The photographer utilizes a centered composition with the subject positioned slightly to the left of the frame, holding a small national flag and looking up, creating a natural and interactive pose with the larger national flag. Employing a low-angle shot from a position slightly below and in front of the subject, the photographer emphasizes the fluttering national flag against the blue sky backdrop. The scene includes greenery and railings in the foreground, with a clean blue sky as the background, ensuring the subject is clear and prominent. Travel Tips: Use the "Tiananmen Square Visit Reservation" mini-program on the platform.

Tiananmen - City Tower Glass Barrier

The photographer stands below and to the side of the Huabiao, capturing it at the center of the frame in an upward angle. 1. Travel Tips: - Ticket Price: To visit the Tiananmen Tower, reservations must be made 7 days in advance through the official WeChat account. Tickets are released at 17:00 daily, with a price of 15 yuan per person. Minors and those over 60 enter for free. - Opening Hours: The tower is open from November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 to 16:30, and the rest of the year from 08:30 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays, and it is recommended to allocate 40 minutes for the visit. 2. Additional Experience: Only identification cards, mobile phones, and cameras are allowed when ascending the Tiananmen Tower. If you are carrying a bag, you must store it first. Those without the original identification card must exchange it for a paper ticket at the Tiananmen Tower service desk.

Looking Up at the Tiananmen Huabiao

The photographer stands at the bottom of the steps, using a low-angle shot to symmetrically capture the red walls, wall lamps, and flowers on both sides. The central red steps extend upwards to the red flag at the top. The composition includes the main body of the steps, the decorations on both sides, and the sky background, enhancing the sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is used for shooting, and attention is paid to adjusting the exposure to retain details in the sky.

Beijing Tiananmen - Red Steps and Flowers

Use a centered composition to place the subject in the middle of the frame, ensuring that the carvings on the pillar and the beast on top are complete. The photographer should shoot from a low angle, highlighting the towering presence of the Huabiao. The framing should include the full view of the Huabiao, with a corner of the Tiananmen Tower and two red flags in the background to enhance the atmosphere. Other tips: It is recommended to take photos on a sunny day for superb results.

Tiananmen Square - White marble Huabiao and a corner of the city tower

The photographer is positioned in an indoor corridor, using a low-angle upward shot to capture the interior of the building from a low perspective, highlighting the depth and grandeur of the space. The red pillars extend vertically, enhancing the solemnity and sense of order in the image. The decorative lines on the ceiling and the hanging palace lanterns converge towards the distance in the image, guiding the gaze deeper and highlighting the profound space. A wide-angle lens is used, which can capture a broader range of scenes, fully presenting the rich decorative details and overall spatial structure inside the palace. Travel Tips: ① Admission is free; ② Open all day, but reservation is required seven days in advance, tickets are released at 17:00 daily.

Inside Tiananmen Gate Tower, traditional Chinese palace lanterns are hung.

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the national emblem, capturing the scene from a frontal perspective. Using central composition, the national emblem is placed at the center of the frame, becoming the focal point of the visual field. A standard lens is employed to accurately depict the proportion between the national emblem and the surrounding architecture (red pillars, painted ceilings, etc.), presenting the scene's true appearance. Travel tips: Admission: 15rmb ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-17:00. To visit Tiananmen Tower, reservations must be made a week in advance on the public account; tickets are released strictly at 17:00 daily, so be sure to make your reservation on time if you wish to visit!

Tiananmen - The First National Emblem of the Republic

Capture the scene from a low angle on the north side of Chang'an Street using a telephoto lens, with a leading composition that includes the stone lion on the left in the foreground, Mao Zedong's portrait on the right in the middle ground, and the national emblem and the top of the gate tower in the background to enhance the sense of depth. Adjust the exposure to ensure clarity of all elements under the night lights, fully displaying the main subject. Travel tip: It is recommended to visit for photography on a clear evening.

Tiananmen - Nighttime photo with the city tower and stone lions

Photo by Tiananmen Square in Beijing

Tiananmen Square in Beijing

The photographer stands at the base of the Huabiao, capturing it from a low angle to emphasize its grandeur and height. The vertical composition places the Huabiao vertically at the center of the frame, using the simple blue sky as a background to highlight the subject. The intricate carvings on the Huabiao serve as visual guides, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. A telephoto lens is used to compress space and magnify the details of the Huabiao, reducing background distractions and allowing the carving textures and the mythical creature at the top to be clearly displayed. Travel Tips: There is no admission fee to photograph the Huabiao. If you choose to climb the Tiananmen Rostrum, the ticket price is 15 yuan.

Tiananmen Square - White Marble Huabiao