Photography Tips: The photographer should stand about 2 meters away from the model and use the rule of thirds for composition. Try to only capture the paper-cut map on the translucent door curtain to avoid a cluttered background.

Pose: The model should stand sideways and point at the map of Beijing on the door curtain.

Check-in Guide:
Location: Yangmeizhu Xiejie, Xicheng District, Beijing.
Time: It is recommended to visit in the afternoon.
Note: Some shops are closed on Mondays, and some only open in the afternoon. If there is a particular shop you want to visit, check their operating hours in advance.
Transport: Take the Subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station and exit at Exit C. It’s a 5-minute walk from there.

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Yangmeizhu Xijie, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The photographer should stand about 2 meters away from the model and use the rule of thirds for composition. Try to only capture the paper-cut map on the translucent door curtain to avoid a cluttered background. Pose: The model should stand sideways and point at the map of Beijing on the door curtain. Check-in Guide: Location: Yangmeizhu Xiejie, Xicheng District, Beijing. Time: It is recommended to visit in the afternoon. Note: Some shops are closed on Mondays, and some only open in the afternoon. If there is a particular shop you want to visit, check their operating hours in advance. Transport: Take the Subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station and exit at Exit C. It’s a 5-minute walk from there.

Walking Guide

Turn left at the Northeast BBQ and walk straight for about 35 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the Northeast BBQ and walk straight for about 35 meters.

Take a taxi to the Postal Savings Bank on Dongjie Liulichang. Turn right just before the Old Beijing Foot Care and walk straight for about 20 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Take a taxi to the Postal Savings Bank on Dongjie Liulichang. Turn right just before the Old Beijing Foot Care and walk straight for about 20 meters.

Go straight ahead to the left at the fork in the road. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight ahead to the left at the fork in the road.

The best spot for taking photos is right in front of the Paper Cutting Map (No. 92 Yangmeizhu Xiejie). — step-by-step photo guide

The best spot for taking photos is right in front of the Paper Cutting Map (No. 92 Yangmeizhu Xiejie).

Continue straight for about 150 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight for about 150 meters.