The photographer uses a low-angle shot, capturing from a lower position and pointing the camera upwards. They employ foreground composition, including green plant leaves on the right to add depth, and highlight the arched windows and texture details of the brick wall in the middle ground. The frame includes a section of the building, windows, and green plants on the right, avoiding unnecessary background. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to compress space, making the foreground and architectural details more compact and emphasizing a vintage feel.

Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Beijing Dongjiaomin Alley – Brick Building Windows and Greenery

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9 Chongwenmen West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, capturing from a lower position and pointing the camera upwards. They employ foreground composition, including green plant leaves on the right to add depth, and highlight the arched windows and texture details of the brick wall in the middle ground. The frame includes a section of the building, windows, and green plants on the right, avoiding unnecessary background. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to compress space, making the foreground and architectural details more compact and emphasizing a vintage feel. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Walking Guide

Walk north along Tai Ji Factory Street, pass Tai Ji Factory (on the left), and then make a right turn.

Take the subway Line 2/5 to Chongwenmen Station, and exit from Exit A2, which is the Northwest exit.

Walk west along the auxiliary road of Chongwenmen West Street until you reach the Office of the Old Zhang Breakfast Project (on the right), then make a right turn.

Walk east along Dongjiaominxiang until you reach Zijin Hotel on the right, then you have arrived at your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east along Dongjiaominxiang until you reach Zijin Hotel on the right, then you have arrived at your destination.