The photographer stands directly below the paifang, then steps back slightly to an appropriate distance. They use a centered and symmetrical composition to highlight the details and structural beauty of the paifang. A 24mm lens on a camera or a 1x lens on a smartphone is recommended to balance the width of the scene with detailed elements, ensuring that the surrounding buildings do not distract from the visual focus. The angle should be balanced to ensure the composition is perfectly symmetrical. Admission Fee: There is no admission fee for Yandaixie Street, a winding and historic alley that was once a tobacco trading center.

Yandaixie Street - Plaque

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Yandaixie Street, Di'anmen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly below the paifang, then steps back slightly to an appropriate distance. They use a centered and symmetrical composition to highlight the details and structural beauty of the paifang. A 24mm lens on a camera or a 1x lens on a smartphone is recommended to balance the width of the scene with detailed elements, ensuring that the surrounding buildings do not distract from the visual focus. The angle should be balanced to ensure the composition is perfectly symmetrical. Admission Fee: There is no admission fee for Yandaixie Street, a winding and historic alley that was once a tobacco trading center.

Walking Guide

Exit from A2口 of Shichahai Station on Line 8 of the subway, and walk for five minutes to the entrance of Yandai Xiejie. The location is under the archway at the entrance of Yandai Xiejie.