It is recommended that photographers stand not far from the Drum Tower and use a low-angle shot; place the main body of the building on the right third of the frame, with green leaves on the left as the foreground to add depth, capturing the green tiles, red railings, and gold patterns of the Drum Tower, and leave a simple sky in the background; it is advised to use a standard lens for the shot. Ticket Prices: A combined ticket for the Drum Tower and Bell Tower is 30 yuan, while the Drum Tower alone costs 20 yuan.

Beijing Drum Tower - Upward shot of the Drum Tower and trees

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

Photography Tips

It is recommended that photographers stand not far from the Drum Tower and use a low-angle shot; place the main body of the building on the right third of the frame, with green leaves on the left as the foreground to add depth, capturing the green tiles, red railings, and gold patterns of the Drum Tower, and leave a simple sky in the background; it is advised to use a standard lens for the shot. Ticket Prices: A combined ticket for the Drum Tower and Bell Tower is 30 yuan, while the Drum Tower alone costs 20 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk 30 meters west, then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 8 to Shichahai Station and exit from the C (Southeast) exit.

Walk north along Di’anmen Outer Street to the Bell and Drum Towers Cultural Square (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north along Di’anmen Outer Street to the Bell and Drum Towers Cultural Square (on your right) to reach your destination.