The photographer uses a low-angle shot, incorporating the red pillar on the left in the foreground, focusing on the central palace lantern in the middle ground (with clear details of dragon patterns and tassels), and including the colored ceiling decoration in the background (dragon patterns and geometric designs), enhancing the sense of depth and spatiality in the image. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Tiananmen Rostrum - Colorful Roofs and Lanterns

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

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, incorporating the red pillar on the left in the foreground, focusing on the central palace lantern in the middle ground (with clear details of dragon patterns and tassels), and including the colored ceiling decoration in the background (dragon patterns and geometric designs), enhancing the sense of depth and spatiality in the image. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Walking Guide

Walk north for 53 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north for 53 meters to reach your destination.

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

Walk west and pass the Outer Golden Water Bridge (on your right), then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 1 or Line Batong to Tian'anmen East Station, and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk 149 meters west and then turn right.