The photographer stands below the building to shoot upward, ensuring that the eaves, pillars, doors, and windows are symmetrical and balanced. The composition includes both the upper and lower eaves, carved windows and doors, and red pillars, with green trees on the right and a clear blue sky in the background. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the architectural details and sense of depth.

Additional tips: It’s best to visit and take photos on a sunny day during the daytime.

Peking University - A section of Chinese upturned eaves architecture

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No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building to shoot upward, ensuring that the eaves, pillars, doors, and windows are symmetrical and balanced. The composition includes both the upper and lower eaves, carved windows and doors, and red pillars, with green trees on the right and a clear blue sky in the background. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the architectural details and sense of depth. Additional tips: It’s best to visit and take photos on a sunny day during the daytime.

Walking Guide

Walk north past the NTU Contact Office at Peking University (on your left), then turn left and continue forward.

Take the Subway Line 4 or Daxing Line to Peking University East Gate Station, and exit from the C (Southeast) exit.

Walk 36 meters northwest along Qiu Zhi Road, then proceed to the left front.

Walk west past the CUHK liaison office at Peking University (on your left) and then head right.

Walk north for 11 meters and turn left.

Walk west along Qiu Zhi Road to the China Studies Association of Peking University (on your left), then turn right.

Walk west along Chengfang Street past the Peking University Geography Building (on your left), then continue straight.

Walk 18 meters west and then turn right.

Walk north along May Fourth Road for 43 meters and turn left.

Walk 18 meters west to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 18 meters west to reach your destination.