Shoot from a low angle looking up to highlight the layered structure and golden decorations of the eaves of the city tower. Place the eaves on the left side of the frame and include two fluttering red flags on the right to create a balanced composition. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Tiananmen Square - A Corner of Tiananmen and Red Flags

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50 meters southeast of the intersection of West Chang'an Street and West Square Side Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Shoot from a low angle looking up to highlight the layered structure and golden decorations of the eaves of the city tower. Place the eaves on the left side of the frame and include two fluttering red flags on the right to create a balanced composition. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Walking Guide

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

Walk north to the public restroom (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.

Walk west to the stone lions in front of Tiananmen Gate (on the right side of the road) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west to the stone lions in front of Tiananmen Gate (on the right side of the road) to reach your destination.

Take Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station, and exit from the southwest exit (Exit D).