The photographer stands in front of the statue of Sun Yat-sen and shoots at eye level, placing the statue in the center of the frame to make it the focal point. Using a medium telephoto lens allows for a compact and dense composition that includes the statue, the People's Heroes Monument, and the surrounding buildings. Photographing time: It is recommended to visit on a sunny day for better lighting and better photo results.

Tiananmen - Sun Yat-sen Statue

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Inside the Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing (490 meters walk from the B Northeast Exit of Tiananmen West Subway Station)

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The photographer stands in front of the statue of Sun Yat-sen and shoots at eye level, placing the statue in the center of the frame to make it the focal point. Using a medium telephoto lens allows for a compact and dense composition that includes the statue, the People's Heroes Monument, and the surrounding buildings. Photographing time: It is recommended to visit on a sunny day for better lighting and better photo results.

Walking Guide

Starting from the Tiananmen Gate, walk south along Chang'an Avenue. After passing the Jinshui Bridge, continue south. Go through the Chang'an Avenue underground passage (if there is one) and you will arrive at Tiananmen Square. On the square, walk straight toward the Monument to the People's Heroes. After reaching the monument, you will see the statue of Sun Yat-sen standing in front of it. — step-by-step photo guide

Starting from the Tiananmen Gate, walk south along Chang'an Avenue. After passing the Jinshui Bridge, continue south. Go through the Chang'an Avenue underground passage (if there is one) and you will arrive at Tiananmen Square. On the square, walk straight toward the Monument to the People's Heroes. After reaching the monument, you will see the statue of Sun Yat-sen standing in front of it.