1. Positioning Angle: The model stands right in the center of the Clock Tower, with the photographer shooting straight at the model from a slightly elevated angle to emphasize the towering nature of the architecture. 2. Composition Method: Central composition, with the model positioned slightly below the center of the frame, enhancing the stability of the image with the symmetrical structure of the building. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 24mm camera lens or a 1x smartphone lens for medium-distance shooting, suitable for capturing the details of the architecture and the atmosphere of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Drum Tower ticket is 20 yuan, and a combined ticket for both Drum and Bell Towers is 30 yuan. ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30.

Group photo under the Beijing Drum Tower.

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No. 9 Lin, Zhong Lou Wan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (430 meters northwest of Exit A2, Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

1. Positioning Angle: The model stands right in the center of the Clock Tower, with the photographer shooting straight at the model from a slightly elevated angle to emphasize the towering nature of the architecture. 2. Composition Method: Central composition, with the model positioned slightly below the center of the frame, enhancing the stability of the image with the symmetrical structure of the building. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 24mm camera lens or a 1x smartphone lens for medium-distance shooting, suitable for capturing the details of the architecture and the atmosphere of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Drum Tower ticket is 20 yuan, and a combined ticket for both Drum and Bell Towers is 30 yuan. ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30.

Walking Guide

Bus Take Bus No. 5: Walk about 15 meters from the west side of Tiananmen Square to the "West Tiananmen" bus stop, board Bus No. 5 (bound for Caihuying Bridge to North Tucheng Bus Station), ride for 7 stops, and get off at Gulou Station. Then walk north for 310 meters to reach the Drum Tower. Take Bus No. 13: Get off at Guozijian Station, and walk south for 620 meters to reach the Drum Tower. Subway Take Line 2 or Line 8: At Qianmen Subway Station, board Line 2, get off at Gulou Dajie Station (Exit G), and walk north for 5-10 minutes to reach the Bell and Drum Towers. Take Line 8: At Qianmen Subway Station, board Line 8 (bound for Zhuxinzhuang), get off at Shichahai Station (Exit A2 or C), and walk north for 300 meters to reach the Drum Tower. — step-by-step photo guide

Bus Take Bus No. 5: Walk about 15 meters from the west side of Tiananmen Square to the "West Tiananmen" bus stop, board Bus No. 5 (bound for Caihuying Bridge to North Tucheng Bus Station), ride for 7 stops, and get off at Gulou Station. Then walk north for 310 meters to reach the Drum Tower. Take Bus No. 13: Get off at Guozijian Station, and walk south for 620 meters to reach the Drum Tower. Subway Take Line 2 or Line 8: At Qianmen Subway Station, board Line 2, get off at Gulou Dajie Station (Exit G), and walk north for 5-10 minutes to reach the Bell and Drum Towers. Take Line 8: At Qianmen Subway Station, board Line 8 (bound for Zhuxinzhuang), get off at Shichahai Station (Exit A2 or C), and walk north for 300 meters to reach the Drum Tower.