Use a centered composition to place the Tiananmen Gatetower in the middle of the frame, ensuring that the red flags, slogans, and the structure of the gatetower on both sides are complete and symmetrical. The photographer should use a flat angle to avoid perspective distortion and display the solemn front view. The framing range should include the entire gatetower (from the roof to the railings of the Jinshui Bridge), with the background including a clear blue sky, and the foreground should include some railings of the Jinshui Bridge to enhance the sense of depth.

Tiananmen - Front of the Gate Tower

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North side of Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Use a centered composition to place the Tiananmen Gatetower in the middle of the frame, ensuring that the red flags, slogans, and the structure of the gatetower on both sides are complete and symmetrical. The photographer should use a flat angle to avoid perspective distortion and display the solemn front view. The framing range should include the entire gatetower (from the roof to the railings of the Jinshui Bridge), with the background including a clear blue sky, and the foreground should include some railings of the Jinshui Bridge to enhance the sense of depth.

Walking Guide

Take Line 1 and the Batong Line, get off at Tiananmen East Station, exit from the C Southeast exit and walk 774 meters to reach Tiananmen Tower; the camera position is right in front of the tower.