Position the clock tower at the center of the frame, using the ground lines of the square as leading lines that extend to the tower, to increase the depth of the scene. You can also try shooting from a low angle, with the sky as the background, to highlight the towering nature of the clock tower. 1. Photography Equipment: ① Priority is given to cameras, paired with a wide-angle lens, which can better capture the clock tower and its surrounding environment, highlighting the grandeur of the architecture; ② Smartphones are also perfectly fine, remember to use the native camera and make good use of the grid lines to assist in composition. 2. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. At this time, the light is soft and does not produce strong shadows. The resulting photos will have high color saturation and good picture quality.

Gulou - Rear Square

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No. 9 Linzi, Zhong Lou Wan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (240 meters northwest from Exit A2 of Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Position the clock tower at the center of the frame, using the ground lines of the square as leading lines that extend to the tower, to increase the depth of the scene. You can also try shooting from a low angle, with the sky as the background, to highlight the towering nature of the clock tower. 1. Photography Equipment: ① Priority is given to cameras, paired with a wide-angle lens, which can better capture the clock tower and its surrounding environment, highlighting the grandeur of the architecture; ② Smartphones are also perfectly fine, remember to use the native camera and make good use of the grid lines to assist in composition. 2. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. At this time, the light is soft and does not produce strong shadows. The resulting photos will have high color saturation and good picture quality.

Walking Guide

Take Line 2 or Line 8 of the subway and get off at Shichahai Station. Exit at A2 and walk for about 5 minutes to reach the Drum Tower. After arriving, follow the crowd and the signs to your destination.