Use a straight-on angle with a central composition, placing the subject in the middle of the frame. Keep the grey tile roof at the top and use the red wall as the background at the bottom, creating a sense of balance with the matching upper and lower parts. The photographer should shoot from a straight-on angle, including the red wall, tile roof, and a small amount of branches and blue sky above to enrich the environmental layers. The model stands sideways against the wall, with hair naturally flowing and looking to one side with a relaxed and natural pose. Additional tip: It is recommended to take photos on a sunny day for exceptional results.

Beijing Drum Tower - Red Wall

The photographer stands at a slightly close distance in front of the subject, using a central composition and a medium telephoto lens. The person wearing a white coat with a red plaid scarf is placed at the center of the frame, with the red wall and door knocker in the background highlighting the subject's posture and attire, creating an atmosphere with a traditional charm. Ticket Price: The entire visit is free of charge, no tickets required.

Gulou - Ticket Office in Front of the Red Gate

The model stands in front of the red wall with the words "This Moment in Beijing," positioned at one-third to the left of the frame, using the rule of thirds to balance the subject with the background text. The photographer takes a horizontal shot, capturing the entire wall and the wooden bench in the foreground. The model stands naturally, slightly turned to the side, with relaxed hands hanging down, avoiding a stiff posture. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan per person; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a group photo with the walls of the Drum Tower Garden at this moment.

The photographer stands directly in front of the subject, capturing the scene from an eye-level perspective, allowing the person to naturally blend with the road sign and architectural background. Use framing composition, with the road sign creating a visual frame, and the subject positioned within the frame. Also, employ the rule of thirds, placing the subject in the lower middle part of the frame to balance the image. Additional tip: It's recommended to visit around 16:30 in winter for the best lighting with sunset shadows.

Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a photo with the Xi Dajie street sign

Recommend that photographers position themselves at the top of the Drum Tower, using a bird's-eye view to capture the buildings on both sides of the central axis and the Wanchun Pavilion on Jingshan Hill; place Jingshan and the central axis at the center of the frame, ensuring that the central axis extends from the bottom to the top of the image, creating a sense of depth and visual leading lines; suggest using a medium to long focal length lens for shooting. Travel Tips: There is no need for a ticket if you only take photos outside the Drum Tower without entering.

Drum Tower - Top floor for capturing the central axis buildings and Jingshan Park.

The model stands in front of the sign, and the photographer stands slightly lower in front of the subject, taking a slightly upward shot. Place the subject slightly to the left center of the frame, with the cultural relics protection unit plaque in the background as a visual element to enrich the picture's layers. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to cover a wider field of view, capturing both the subject and the background in the frame. 1. Shooting props: Sugar-coated haws can be used as shooting props, and it is suggested to choose moderately priced ones. 2. Travel tips: Admission fee: Free outside the south gate. 3. Dressing suggestions: It is recommended to wear black or red clothing, which is more suitable for the shooting scene.

Gulou - Take a photo with the red wall and the Gulou signboard.

The model stands at one-third from the left side of the frame, with the photographer using a level angle to balance the subject with the "Beijing" characters on the red wall background on the right, following the rule of thirds. The scene should include the complete red wall and the large black characters to enhance the recognizability of the setting. The model stands against the wall with arms crossed, in a natural and relaxed posture. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan for individual admission, 30 yuan for a combined ticket including the Bell and Drum Towers. ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00).

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

The photographer is positioned next to the Beijing Drum Tower sign, capturing the subject at eye level. The subject occupies the right side of the frame, creating visual weight, while the text and colors on the sign on the left form a visual echo, achieving a balanced and harmonious composition between the left and right sides. Travel Tips: Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (last ticket sold at 17:00), closed on Mondays.

Beijing Drum Tower - with Drum Tower logo

The photographer is positioned slightly to the front side of the building, capturing the scene from a low angle looking up. Branches and a road sign are used as the foreground, adding a sense of depth to the image, which resonates with the drum tower in the background, enhancing the atmospheric and spatial relationship of the scene. Travel Tips: Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (last ticket sold at 17:00), closed on Mondays.

Beijing Drum Tower - with street sign

Position the camera to avoid capturing vehicles and pedestrians by having the model stand on steps or small stone pillars.

Beijing Drum Tower