The photographer stands behind and to the side of the subject, capturing their natural expression from an eye-level perspective. The composition uses a minimalist background technique, with the red wall serving as a simple backdrop to highlight the main figure. Additionally, the rule of thirds is employed, placing the subject on the right third of the frame, which naturally presents the subject against the background while maintaining a balanced and visually pleasing image ratio. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Free admission; ② Opening Hours: Open all day.

Beijing Drum Tower - Red Wall

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No. 9 Linzi, Zhong Lou Wan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (320 meters northwest from Exit A2 of Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands behind and to the side of the subject, capturing their natural expression from an eye-level perspective. The composition uses a minimalist background technique, with the red wall serving as a simple backdrop to highlight the main figure. Additionally, the rule of thirds is employed, placing the subject on the right third of the frame, which naturally presents the subject against the background while maintaining a balanced and visually pleasing image ratio. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Free admission; ② Opening Hours: Open all day.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 8 and board at Wangfujing. Get off at Shichahai and walk 354 meters. Head southeast from Shichahai and walk 651 meters. Turn left and walk along the southern shore of Houhai to the east for 163 meters. Turn right and walk along Xiaoshibei Alley to the northeast for 51 meters. Turn right again and walk along Yandai Xiejie to the east for 164 meters. Continue walking in the same direction for 47 meters. Turn left and walk along Dianmenwai Avenue to the north for 93 meters. Turn right and walk along Gulou East Street to the northeast for 95 meters. Turn left and walk along Zhonglouwan Alley to the northwest for 50 meters to reach the Drum Tower.