Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the wall, with the photographer standing about two arm's lengths away, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: Nanluoguxiang has many shops and installations, so a simple outfit works best. Posing Tips: If you feel shy facing the camera, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Nanluoguxiang - Beijing's Iconic Alleyway

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Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the wall, with the photographer standing about two arm's lengths away, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: Nanluoguxiang has many shops and installations, so a simple outfit works best. Posing Tips: If you feel shy facing the camera, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Navigate directly to Nanluogu Alley and enter from the south entrance. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to Nanluogu Alley and enter from the south entrance.

After exiting this road, turn right and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting this road, turn right and continue straight.

Turn right at this door and walk towards the wall. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this door and walk towards the wall.

Go straight all the way. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight all the way.