You can stand at one end of the corridor and shoot at eye level, allowing the red pillars and walls to naturally extend in the frame. Use the corridor as a leading line to guide the viewer's eye from the foreground to the distance, enhancing the depth and spatial feeling of the image. 1. Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry stops at 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Mondays. ② Tickets must be reserved through the “Beijing Central Axis Heritage Conservation Center” official account. Reservations are valid for 7 days starting from the next day after booking, with tickets released daily at 5:00 PM. Entry is free during the trial period, and a paid reservation system will be implemented after the trial period ends. 2. Additional Tips: It is recommended to visit the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower at dusk when the sunset glow is soft and beautiful, making it the perfect time for photography.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Red pillars, red walls, and passageway

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands on the ground in front of the entrance of the arrow tower and shoots upwards. 2. Composition Technique: Symmetrical composition is used, with the central axis of the arrow tower as the reference, and the walls, steps, and white railings on both sides are symmetrically distributed, enhancing the stability of the image. 3. Lens Usage: A wide-angle lens is used to capture the arrow tower, the archway, and the surrounding environment, clearly showcasing the overall appearance and details of the architecture.

The entrance of Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower

Photo by Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Side View

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Side View

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands at a side-front position quite a distance from the watchtower, shooting at an eye-level angle. 2. Composition Technique: Symmetrical and balanced composition is used, with the watchtower being roughly symmetrical along the central axis. The contrast between the white railings and the gray-black walls adds stability, while the trees and grass in the foreground enrich the layers of the image. 3. Lens Usage: A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the architectural details of the watchtower.

Zhengyang Gate - Arrow Tower

The photographer is positioned at an angle slightly to the side and below the ancient structure, creating a perspective that emphasizes the building's grandeur and intricate details. The building is centered in the frame, drawing the viewer's attention. Using a medium to long focal length lens, the space is compressed, blurring the blue sky in the background while focusing on the colors and carvings of the building, highlighting its opulence and dignity. Travel Tips: ① Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00; last entry at 16:30, closes at 17:00. ② Closed on Mondays. ③ Ticket reservations open daily at 17:00.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Capture the Arrow Tower against the Sky

It's recommended to use a medium to long lens, such as a 70-200mm.

Zhengyang Gate - China尊 and the Night View of Zhengyang Gate in the Same Frame

Using a centered composition, place the main structure of Zhengyang Gate in the center of the frame, utilizing its symmetrical architecture to enhance the sense of grandeur. A straight-on shooting angle ensures the building is vertical and stable, while a blurred wine glass in the foreground adds depth. The midground clearly showcases details such as the roof and dougong (bracket sets), and the background retains a clean, clear blue sky. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot on a sunny day.

The Flower Hall of the Forbidden City · Imperial Way - Rooftop Terrace for photographing Zhengyang Gate

Photo by Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Multiple window lattices under the eaves of the building and trees.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Multiple window lattices under the eaves of the building and trees.

Photo by Beijing Zhengyangmen City Tower - Group photo with the city tower architecture and trees

Beijing Zhengyangmen City Tower - Group photo with the city tower architecture and trees

The photographer stands close to the archway of Zhengyang Gate and shoots upwards with a medium focal length lens, using a symmetrical composition. The white eaves decorations are symmetrically distributed along the central axis, enhancing the stability of the image. Travel Tip: If you're also interested in historical architecture, take advantage of the current trial opening, make a reservation, and visit as soon as possible. It's really worth it!

Zhengyang Gate - Archway Entrance