The model stands next to a street lamp, with the photographer about 2 meters away, positioning the camera slightly low for an upward angle.

1. Travel Tips: In spring and summer afternoons, this location is suitable for shooting with the sun behind the photographer. Morning or midday is recommended to avoid backlighting, which can make the model squint.
2. Outfit Suggestions: Wearing traditional Hanfu or a Warring States period robe is highly recommended for a more authentic atmosphere.
3. Additional Tips: Adjust the camera aperture to a smaller setting to capture a clearer view of the city walls in the background.

Beijing Ming City Wall Relics Park - On the City Wall

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No. 9 Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands next to a street lamp, with the photographer about 2 meters away, positioning the camera slightly low for an upward angle. 1. Travel Tips: In spring and summer afternoons, this location is suitable for shooting with the sun behind the photographer. Morning or midday is recommended to avoid backlighting, which can make the model squint. 2. Outfit Suggestions: Wearing traditional Hanfu or a Warring States period robe is highly recommended for a more authentic atmosphere. 3. Additional Tips: Adjust the camera aperture to a smaller setting to capture a clearer view of the city walls in the background.

Walking Guide

The park is quite far from the metro station, but you can take a taxi directly to the main entrance of the Ming City Wall Relic Park, right to the ticket booth. — step-by-step photo guide

The park is quite far from the metro station, but you can take a taxi directly to the main entrance of the Ming City Wall Relic Park, right to the ticket booth.

Head towards the first black streetlight behind the security camera. — step-by-step photo guide

Head towards the first black streetlight behind the security camera.

Go straight after entering the main gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight after entering the main gate.

Go straight when you enter, then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight when you enter, then turn right.

Go straight and then climb the stairs to the city wall. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and then climb the stairs to the city wall.

Head to the street lamp and position yourself with the city gate as the backdrop, reaching the recommended shooting spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the street lamp and position yourself with the city gate as the backdrop, reaching the recommended shooting spot.

Go straight past the house and then continue to the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight past the house and then continue to the right.

Turn right and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go straight.