With the arch serving as a foreground frame, focus on the internal street and buildings. The photographer stands beneath the arch and looks upwards, aiming the lens at the sky and the buildings on both sides. The composition includes the entire arch, a glass-fronted building on the left, a brick wall building on the right, and a round building in the distance, highlighting the contrast between old and new.

Beijing Fang - Capture the streets and architecture at the archway.

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No. 17 Langfang Toutiao, Coal Market Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (Quanyechang)

Photography Tips

With the arch serving as a foreground frame, focus on the internal street and buildings. The photographer stands beneath the arch and looks upwards, aiming the lens at the sky and the buildings on both sides. The composition includes the entire arch, a glass-fronted building on the left, a brick wall building on the right, and a round building in the distance, highlighting the contrast between old and new.

Walking Guide

Walk west to the Poly Theater Comedy Club (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk southeast to the Jing-Jin-Ji Coordinated Development Exhibition Area (on your left) and then turn right.

Take the Metro Line 2 or Line 8 to Qianmen Station, and exit from the A (Northeast) exit.

Walk south along Jewelry Market Street, passing through Zhengyang Gate (on your left), to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south along Jewelry Market Street, passing through Zhengyang Gate (on your left), to reach your destination.

Walk southwest past Yishang Hotel (on your left) and then turn right.

Walk south along Qianmen Street for 22 meters, then turn right.

Walk southwest and pass the archaeological cabin of the Zhengyang Bridge site (on your left), then turn left.

Walk 73 meters southeast and go straight.

Walk 58 meters east and continue straight.

Walk 101 meters northeast and then proceed to the right.