The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to place the entire Yongding Gate tower in the center of the frame, ensuring the完整性 of the architecture. The framing includes the full view of the tower, the white fence in front, and part of the road, with the sky retained above to enhance the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the grandeur of the tower and the surrounding atmosphere.
Other tips: Be sure to apply sunscreen.

Yongding Gate - City Tower Architecture

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Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to place the entire Yongding Gate tower in the center of the frame, ensuring the完整性 of the architecture. The framing includes the full view of the tower, the white fence in front, and part of the road, with the sky retained above to enhance the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the grandeur of the tower and the surrounding atmosphere. Other tips: Be sure to apply sunscreen.

Walking Guide

Take Metro Line 14 or Line 8 to Yongdingmenwai Station and exit from the A (Northwest) exit.

Walk 299 meters east along the Second Ring Greenway to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 299 meters east along the Second Ring Greenway to reach your destination.

Walk 10 meters east and then turn left.

After exiting the station, walk east for 56 meters and then turn right.

Walk north along the auxiliary road of Yongdingmen Outer Street to the south garden of Yongdingmen Park, then turn left.

Walk south for 27 meters and turn left.

Walk 10 meters northeast and then turn right.

Walk west along Yongdingmen East Street Auxiliary Road for 193 meters and then turn left.

Walk 99 meters along Yongdingmen Bridge and turn left.

Walk north for 16 meters and then turn right.