1. Shooting Angle: Position yourself at the center of the second or third floor of the Arrow Tower to capture the Dashila Street scene from above, keeping the camera level and centered on the street’s central axis. 2. Composition: Use a symmetrical composition with the street’s central axis as the leading line to enhance the sense of depth and visual guidance. 3. Lens Focal Length: It’s recommended to use a 24mm-35mm focal length (1x lens on a phone), with a moderate wide-angle to cover the street and architectural details without over-compressing the background. 4. Framing: Include the archway, the street, buildings, and the distant city skyline. Also, pay attention to capturing the foreground crowd and the tram to add liveliness and depth to the image. 1. Travel Tips: Advance booking is required for visiting the Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower. 2. Additional Tips: ① The Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower is an ancient structure with limited capacity on the ramps and stairs. Please take safety precautions during your visit. ② Volunteer guided tours are available at 11:30 AM, located at No. 2 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - A Corner of the City Tower

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A2 Plot, Qianmen Commercial Area, No. 2 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

1. Shooting Angle: Position yourself at the center of the second or third floor of the Arrow Tower to capture the Dashila Street scene from above, keeping the camera level and centered on the street’s central axis. 2. Composition: Use a symmetrical composition with the street’s central axis as the leading line to enhance the sense of depth and visual guidance. 3. Lens Focal Length: It’s recommended to use a 24mm-35mm focal length (1x lens on a phone), with a moderate wide-angle to cover the street and architectural details without over-compressing the background. 4. Framing: Include the archway, the street, buildings, and the distant city skyline. Also, pay attention to capturing the foreground crowd and the tram to add liveliness and depth to the image. 1. Travel Tips: Advance booking is required for visiting the Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower. 2. Additional Tips: ① The Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower is an ancient structure with limited capacity on the ramps and stairs. Please take safety precautions during your visit. ② Volunteer guided tours are available at 11:30 AM, located at No. 2 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District.

Walking Guide

Take bus 22 and get off at Qianmen Station. Walk 140 meters and turn right into Qianmen Street. Walk 10 meters to reach Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower.