It is recommended that photographers stand not far from the Drum Tower and use a low-angle shot; place the main body of the building on the right third of the frame, with green leaves on the left as the foreground to add depth, capturing the green tiles, red railings, and gold patterns of the Drum Tower, and leave a simple sky in the background; it is advised to use a standard lens for the shot. Ticket Prices: A combined ticket for the Drum Tower and Bell Tower is 30 yuan, while the Drum Tower alone costs 20 yuan.

Beijing Drum Tower - Upward shot of the Drum Tower and trees

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the Drum Tower at night and the Inscribed Wall.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the Drum Tower at night and the Inscribed Wall.

Photo by Gulou - Opposite Yao's Stir-Fried Liver Restaurant

Gulou - Opposite Yao's Stir-Fried Liver Restaurant

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Pose for a photo with the Red Wall Drum Tower

Beijing Drum Tower - Pose for a photo with the Red Wall Drum Tower

Using the rule of thirds composition, place the model at the right third of the frame, with the red wall archway centered and clearly presented in the background, creating a strong color contrast to highlight the subject. It is recommended to use a low-angle shot to give the background archway a clear framing effect, enhancing the depth and layering of the image. Opt for a telephoto lens to compress the perspective and focus on the model and background, ensuring a clean and突出 subject. Also, guide the model to hold a candied hawthorn stick naturally and arrange the pose in a simple and smooth manner to enhance the sense of life and atmosphere in the picture. 1. Equipment settings: Fuji XS10. 2. Post-processing filter: NC filter. 3. Suggested pose: The model can hold a candied hawthorn stick and smile at the camera. 4. Suggested prop: Prepare candied hawthorn sticks as a shooting prop. 5. Wardrobe suggestion: It is recommended to wear a new Chinese-style outfit, such as a Chinese cheongsam, which will match very well with the red walls and green willows of Beijing. 6. Additional tips: It is suggested to schedule the entire shooting time from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, avoiding the noon period. Recently, the Drum Tower may be under maintenance. If you want to avoid signs of repair, consider shooting the northeastern red wall.

Gulou - Take a photo with the red wall archway

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls.

The photographer stands next to the red wall, at eye level, with the red wall and architecture as the background, placing the model in the midground of the frame. By echoing the model's posture with the spatial relationship of the architecture, the sense of integration between the historical building and the person, as well as the depth of the image, is enhanced. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls and the Drum Tower.

The model stands sideways in front of the stone tablet, and the photographer faces the tablet to take the shot, using a standard lens to capture the true perspective of the scene. Travel Tips: ①No reservation or ticket required; ②Open all day.

Gulou - Take a photo with the stone stele at the entrance of Gulou.

Take a low-angle shot from directly below the drum tower, pointing upward to highlight the eaves' upturned corners and the spire's pointed structure. Use symmetrical composition, place the tower's spire at the center of the frame, and have the eaves spread symmetrically on both sides to enhance the sense of solemnity. Include details of the tiles in the foreground, keep the dark night sky as the background, and add leaves on the right to increase the sense of depth.

Beijing Drum Tower - Eaves and Tower Structure

The model is positioned at the right third of the frame, following the rule of thirds composition. The photographer uses a level shooting angle to ensure balance in the image. The model leans naturally against the railing, with arms resting on it and the head slightly tilted, maintaining a relaxed and natural pose. The composition should include the railing in the foreground, trees in the background, and the street to enhance the sense of depth and highlight the subject while preserving the environmental atmosphere. Travel tips: the ticket price is 20 yuan.

Gulou - Taking a photo with street trees next to the railings