It is recommended to use an upward shooting angle, standing slightly to the left of the坊’s main entrance, utilizing the blue sky and white clouds as the background to highlight the classical architectural beauty and intricate patterns on the lintels of the paifang. Place the main body of the paifang in the upper right of the frame, and include the gray-tiled eaves and street lamps at the lower left to create a sense of depth. Use a diagonal composition to let the lintels of the paifang and the sky form visual leading lines, enhancing the dynamic feel of the image. Additional tips: It is best to shoot on a clear day.

Nanluoguxiang - Memorial Archway

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Inside Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing (next to the Northwest Exit E of Nanluoguxiang Subway Station)

Photography Tips

It is recommended to use an upward shooting angle, standing slightly to the left of the坊’s main entrance, utilizing the blue sky and white clouds as the background to highlight the classical architectural beauty and intricate patterns on the lintels of the paifang. Place the main body of the paifang in the upper right of the frame, and include the gray-tiled eaves and street lamps at the lower left to create a sense of depth. Use a diagonal composition to let the lintels of the paifang and the sky form visual leading lines, enhancing the dynamic feel of the image. Additional tips: It is best to shoot on a clear day.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 6 and get off at Exit E (northwest) of Nanluoguxiang Station. Right after exiting, you'll see the Nanluoguxiang Archway.