The photographer stands below the steps and shoots from a low angle, using a central composition to place the ancient building in the center of the frame, ensuring the building is symmetrical and complete. The foreground includes the stone steps and leaves on both sides, forming a natural frame, while the background incorporates the Cangshan Mountains and white clouds, enhancing the sense of depth and spatial perspective.

Additional tips: It is recommended to visit on non-holiday days for fewer people and better photo opportunities.

Dali Ancient Town - South Gate Staircase Pavilion

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172 Hu Guo Road, Dali Ancient Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the steps and shoots from a low angle, using a central composition to place the ancient building in the center of the frame, ensuring the building is symmetrical and complete. The foreground includes the stone steps and leaves on both sides, forming a natural frame, while the background incorporates the Cangshan Mountains and white clouds, enhancing the sense of depth and spatial perspective. Additional tips: It is recommended to visit on non-holiday days for fewer people and better photo opportunities.

Walking Guide

Go up the stairs from here. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up the stairs from here.

Continue straight ahead to the right, and you'll see the entrance to the city gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight ahead to the right, and you'll see the entrance to the city gate.

Just turn around and you can see it. — step-by-step photo guide

Just turn around and you can see it.

Turn right immediately after you enter. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right immediately after you enter.

Turn right at the end and you'll be there. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the end and you'll be there.

Go straight up the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight up the stairs.

Take a taxi to the south gate of Dali Ancient City and get out. Walk straight to enter the city gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Take a taxi to the south gate of Dali Ancient City and get out. Walk straight to enter the city gate.