The photographer stands at a slight distance to the side and front of the model, shooting from a medium-low angle. Using a frame-within-a-frame technique, the architectural pillars and structures are utilized to highlight the model, with a medium-telephoto lens focusing on the subject’s movements. 1. Travel Tips: Tickets can be purchased on-site for $10 per person. 2. Other Tips: The best spots for portrait photography are inside the city gate, at the entrances of the two gates where light streams in, creating a spotlight effect. You can also use the background stairs for shots, which helps provide front lighting. The indoor lighting is relatively dim, so it’s recommended to bring a light.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - In front of the red pillars indoors

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No. 9 Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a slight distance to the side and front of the model, shooting from a medium-low angle. Using a frame-within-a-frame technique, the architectural pillars and structures are utilized to highlight the model, with a medium-telephoto lens focusing on the subject’s movements. 1. Travel Tips: Tickets can be purchased on-site for $10 per person. 2. Other Tips: The best spots for portrait photography are inside the city gate, at the entrances of the two gates where light streams in, creating a spotlight effect. You can also use the background stairs for shots, which helps provide front lighting. The indoor lighting is relatively dim, so it’s recommended to bring a light.

Walking Guide

After exiting at Exit F of Chongwenmen Station on Subway Line 2 or Line 5, walk east along Chongwenmen East Street towards Dongbianmen. Pass by a section of the Ming Dynasty city wall at Ming City Wall Relic Park, and continue until you reach the southeast corner tower. Once inside the tower, you’ll find the red pillars inside.