The photographer uses frame-within-a-frame composition, employing the window frame to create a visual boundary that enhances the depth and focus of the image. The main subjects are the Zhengyang Gate archway and the street, with the background capturing the distant buildings and sky, adding depth and visual guidance. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens, which is suitable for compressing the distance and making the street appear longer. Travel Tips: 1. Reserve your visit at least 7 days in advance through the official WeChat account of the Beijing Central Axis Heritage Conservation Center. Tickets are released at 17:00 daily, and the site is closed on Mondays. 2. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30). Guided tours are available at 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, and 15:30 in the first-floor lobby, lasting about one hour.

Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower - Aerial view of the door frame of Zhengyangmen.

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

Photography Tips

The photographer uses frame-within-a-frame composition, employing the window frame to create a visual boundary that enhances the depth and focus of the image. The main subjects are the Zhengyang Gate archway and the street, with the background capturing the distant buildings and sky, adding depth and visual guidance. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens, which is suitable for compressing the distance and making the street appear longer. Travel Tips: 1. Reserve your visit at least 7 days in advance through the official WeChat account of the Beijing Central Axis Heritage Conservation Center. Tickets are released at 17:00 daily, and the site is closed on Mondays. 2. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30). Guided tours are available at 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, and 15:30 in the first-floor lobby, lasting about one hour.

Walking Guide

Take the subway line 2 or 8 and exit at Qianmen Station from Exit E3. Walk approximately 120 meters to reach the Zhenyang Gate Arrow Tower. From the middle windows on the third and fourth floors, you can get a good shot of Qianmen Street. On the north side of the city platform, you can photograph the National Museum, the Railway Museum, and the Zhenyang Gate Tower. Framing the Zhenyang Gate Tower with the gate itself creates a very poetic image.