Using a low-angle shot, the photographer positions themselves in front of the city gate with the main structure of the gate located at the bottom center of the frame. The leading lines of the star trails form a diagonal from the upper left to the lower right, guiding the viewer's eye to the city gate. The composition includes the full view of the city gate and the lower part of the wall, with the background featuring the star trails and the night sky. A wide-angle lens is recommended, and a tripod is necessary for stability. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Opening Hours: 24 hours.

Yongdingmen Gate Tower Night View in Beijing

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Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a low-angle shot, the photographer positions themselves in front of the city gate with the main structure of the gate located at the bottom center of the frame. The leading lines of the star trails form a diagonal from the upper left to the lower right, guiding the viewer's eye to the city gate. The composition includes the full view of the city gate and the lower part of the wall, with the background featuring the star trails and the night sky. A wide-angle lens is recommended, and a tripod is necessary for stability. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Opening Hours: 24 hours.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 8 to Yongdingmen Wai Station, then walk 770 meters to reach Yongdingmen.