You can stand at one end of the corridor and shoot at eye level, allowing the red pillars and walls to naturally extend in the frame. Use the corridor as a leading line to guide the viewer's eye from the foreground to the distance, enhancing the depth and spatial feeling of the image. 1. Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry stops at 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Mondays. ② Tickets must be reserved through the “Beijing Central Axis Heritage Conservation Center” official account. Reservations are valid for 7 days starting from the next day after booking, with tickets released daily at 5:00 PM. Entry is free during the trial period, and a paid reservation system will be implemented after the trial period ends. 2. Additional Tips: It is recommended to visit the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower at dusk when the sunset glow is soft and beautiful, making it the perfect time for photography.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Red pillars, red walls, and passageway

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Plot A2, Qianmen Commercial Area, No. 2 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

You can stand at one end of the corridor and shoot at eye level, allowing the red pillars and walls to naturally extend in the frame. Use the corridor as a leading line to guide the viewer's eye from the foreground to the distance, enhancing the depth and spatial feeling of the image. 1. Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Entry stops at 4:30 PM, and it is closed on Mondays. ② Tickets must be reserved through the “Beijing Central Axis Heritage Conservation Center” official account. Reservations are valid for 7 days starting from the next day after booking, with tickets released daily at 5:00 PM. Entry is free during the trial period, and a paid reservation system will be implemented after the trial period ends. 2. Additional Tips: It is recommended to visit the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower at dusk when the sunset glow is soft and beautiful, making it the perfect time for photography.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 2 or Line 8 to Qianmen Station, and exit at Exit C or D. After exiting, you can walk to the Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower. Once you enter the Arrow Tower area, you will find the shooting location.