The model leans against the balcony railing, and the photographer slightly squats down, framing the shot from the front side at eye level to capture the spatial relationship between the model and the drum tower. Place the drum tower at the top left one-third of the frame, with the model occupying the right side of the image to enhance the sense of balance. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30 (stop selling tickets at 17:00, stop ticket checking 10 minutes before closing).

Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a group photo in front of the railings with the Drum Tower and surrounding buildings.

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No. 9 Linzi, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (240 meters northwest of Exit A2, Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The model leans against the balcony railing, and the photographer slightly squats down, framing the shot from the front side at eye level to capture the spatial relationship between the model and the drum tower. Place the drum tower at the top left one-third of the frame, with the model occupying the right side of the image to enhance the sense of balance. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30 (stop selling tickets at 17:00, stop ticket checking 10 minutes before closing).

Walking Guide

Take the Sightseeing Line 2 or Night Bus 28, and get off at Gulou Bridge West Station. From there, walk to the Gulou area.