The photographer stands across the alley, slightly tilting the camera upward from a position opposite the police station entrance, maintaining the same height as the main subject to ensure the full frame is captured. Use centered composition, with the police station gate positioned in the middle of the frame, and brick walls on either side. For recording scene details and overall layout, a 24mm lens on a camera or 1x zoom on a phone is recommended. Additional tips: Do not loiter at office premises.

Ban Chang Hutong - Filming Location for the Magic Cellphone

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No. 7 Banchang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands across the alley, slightly tilting the camera upward from a position opposite the police station entrance, maintaining the same height as the main subject to ensure the full frame is captured. Use centered composition, with the police station gate positioned in the middle of the frame, and brick walls on either side. For recording scene details and overall layout, a 24mm lens on a camera or 1x zoom on a phone is recommended. Additional tips: Do not loiter at office premises.

Walking Guide

Exit at Drum Tower Station on Line 2 from Exit B. After exiting, walk south to Dongdajie Street. Walk east along Dongdajie Street for about 1,000 meters until you reach Jiaodao East Street. At the intersection of Jiaodao East Street and Nanluoguxiang, turn south into Nanluoguxiang. Walk about 200 meters along Nanluoguxiang, and you will see Banchang Hutong on your right. The entrance of the hutong is the perfect spot for photos. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit at Drum Tower Station on Line 2 from Exit B. After exiting, walk south to Dongdajie Street. Walk east along Dongdajie Street for about 1,000 meters until you reach Jiaodao East Street. At the intersection of Jiaodao East Street and Nanluoguxiang, turn south into Nanluoguxiang. Walk about 200 meters along Nanluoguxiang, and you will see Banchang Hutong on your right. The entrance of the hutong is the perfect spot for photos.