Photographer Position: The photographer stands on the stone steps, shooting from a standing position.
Model Position: The model stands inside the Drum Tower, leaning against the railing.
Pose: The model rests both hands on the railing, with the face slightly turned, looking either at the photographer or elsewhere.
Composition: The photographer should capture the entire Drum Tower, the yellow walls, and the water. Using a phone with a 1.5x zoom is recommended, but a camera is better if available.

Yao Hu Town - Ancient Buildings by the Water with Yellow Walls

Created bytklib

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560 meters southeast of the intersection of Yaohu Road and Chayuan Road, Yixing City, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province

Photography Tips

Photographer Position: The photographer stands on the stone steps, shooting from a standing position. Model Position: The model stands inside the Drum Tower, leaning against the railing. Pose: The model rests both hands on the railing, with the face slightly turned, looking either at the photographer or elsewhere. Composition: The photographer should capture the entire Drum Tower, the yellow walls, and the water. Using a phone with a 1.5x zoom is recommended, but a camera is better if available.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the Yaohu Town Visitor Service Center and enter the lobby. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate to the Yaohu Town Visitor Service Center and enter the lobby.

Go straight after entering the hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight after entering the hall.

Walk straight for about 50 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 50 meters.

Go straight to the end and then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight to the end and then turn right.

Go straight and enter the ticket checkpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and enter the ticket checkpoint.

Go straight down the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight down the stairs.

After entering, walk straight to the entrance of the scenic area. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, walk straight to the entrance of the scenic area.

Continue straight for about 20 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight for about 20 meters.

Turn left and go down the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and go down the stairs.

We've arrived at the shooting location, let's start checking in. — step-by-step photo guide

We've arrived at the shooting location, let's start checking in.