Shooting Tips: The model should stand in the middle position between the pink and brown swallow statues. The photographer should stand 3 meters directly in front of the model, using central composition to place the model at the center of the frame, and ensure to capture the entire eaves in the shot.

Ticket Reservation: No entrance fee is required. To secure a spot with a drum tower view, you need to order a drink and sit down.

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:30-19:00.

Dress Recommendation: Simple casual/artistic fresh style.

Shooting Time: Around 13:00.

Shooting Equipment: Ricoh GR3xHDF.

Yanpo Coffee · Beijing Swifts - Pink and Brown Swallow Statues

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No. 1 Xijiaogan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (inside Fude Temple)

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in the middle position between the pink and brown swallow statues. The photographer should stand 3 meters directly in front of the model, using central composition to place the model at the center of the frame, and ensure to capture the entire eaves in the shot. Ticket Reservation: No entrance fee is required. To secure a spot with a drum tower view, you need to order a drink and sit down. Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 09:30-19:00. Dress Recommendation: Simple casual/artistic fresh style. Shooting Time: Around 13:00. Shooting Equipment: Ricoh GR3xHDF.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting spot between the pink and brown swallow statues in the courtyard. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting spot between the pink and brown swallow statues in the courtyard.

Turn right at the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the intersection.

Get off the bus at the Drum Tower stop and walk straight for 28 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Get off the bus at the Drum Tower stop and walk straight for 28 meters.

Watch the Beijing swift turn left into the courtyard. — step-by-step photo guide

Watch the Beijing swift turn left into the courtyard.