Standing on the zebra crossing, use a low-angle shot with the stripes as a leading line in the composition, extending from the foreground to the main subject, the drum tower. Include green leaves in the foreground to add depth, capture the side building of the drum tower, the blue sky background, and pedestrians on the street. Highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the atmosphere of daily life, and adjust the exposure to ensure the red walls and blue sky are vivid. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan for the drum tower only, 30 yuan for a combined ticket of the bell and drum towers, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00).

Beijing Drum Tower - Side view of the Drum Tower on the zebra crossing

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

Photography Tips

Standing on the zebra crossing, use a low-angle shot with the stripes as a leading line in the composition, extending from the foreground to the main subject, the drum tower. Include green leaves in the foreground to add depth, capture the side building of the drum tower, the blue sky background, and pedestrians on the street. Highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the atmosphere of daily life, and adjust the exposure to ensure the red walls and blue sky are vivid. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan for the drum tower only, 30 yuan for a combined ticket of the bell and drum towers, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00).

Walking Guide

Walk 55 meters along the west side of Gulou Avenue to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 55 meters along the west side of Gulou Avenue to reach your destination.

Walk west for 30 meters, then turn right.

Walk north along Dianmen Outer Street, and after passing through the Red Gate (on the right), proceed in the left-forward direction.

Take the metro [Line 8] to [Shichahai Station], and exit from the C (Southeast) entrance.