Position the clock tower at the center of the frame, using the ground lines of the square as leading lines that extend to the tower, to increase the depth of the scene. You can also try shooting from a low angle, with the sky as the background, to highlight the towering nature of the clock tower. 1. Photography Equipment: ① Priority is given to cameras, paired with a wide-angle lens, which can better capture the clock tower and its surrounding environment, highlighting the grandeur of the architecture; ② Smartphones are also perfectly fine, remember to use the native camera and make good use of the grid lines to assist in composition. 2. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. At this time, the light is soft and does not produce strong shadows. The resulting photos will have high color saturation and good picture quality.

Gulou - Rear Square

The photographer took a bird's-eye view and used the frame composition technique, with the glass as a foreground frame to guide the viewer's gaze towards the ancient architectural complex in the background. At the same time, the rule of thirds was applied, with the ancient architectural complex positioned in the upper part of the frame, and elements like roofs distributed in the lower area of the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Drum Tower single ticket 20/person, Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket 30/person; ② Opening Hours: 9:30-17:30.

Beijing Drum and Bell Towers - Drum Tower Architecture

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, approximately 1-1.5 meters away, with the camera at chest level of the model, shooting at eye level. The model is positioned under the sign of Zhong Lou Wan Hutong No. 60, using central composition to place the model in the central area of the frame. A mid-range lens of 35-50mm is used to accurately capture the scene, reducing distortion and ensuring a harmonious proportion between the subject and the background.

Shichahai - 60 Zhonglouwan Hutong

Photo by Gulou - Ticket Office Exterior

Gulou - Ticket Office Exterior

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Capturing the Night View of the Drum Tower

Beijing Drum Tower - Capturing the Night View of the Drum Tower

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a photo with a candied hawthorn stand

Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a photo with a candied hawthorn stand

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Night view photo with the red walls

Beijing Drum Tower - Night view photo with the red walls

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the white walls and big drums.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the white walls and big drums.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red door frames and large dolls.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red door frames and large dolls.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a night photo with the red balustrades and roof beasts.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a night photo with the red balustrades and roof beasts.