The model stands in front of the red wall, and the photographer stands at a distance of two arm lengths, capturing the shot with a 1x/wide-angle lens. Note that when photographing at night, the subject may appear darker, so a flash or fill light can be used to provide additional lighting.

Shooting time: around 20:00 PM (half an hour after sunset).

Photography equipment: Fujifilm X-E4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.

Outfit suggestion: The main lighting for the Drum Tower night scene is warm yellow light reflecting off the red walls, so a simple outfit will suffice.

Photo pose suggestions: Holding a candied hawthorn on a stick as a prop can add a strong sense of Beijing's atmosphere; if unsure about what pose to strike, one can look down at the camera or look up at the sky.

Drum Tower - Red Wall and Night View of the Drum Tower

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No. 9 Linzi, Zhong Lou Wan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (320 meters northwest from Exit A2 of Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the red wall, and the photographer stands at a distance of two arm lengths, capturing the shot with a 1x/wide-angle lens. Note that when photographing at night, the subject may appear darker, so a flash or fill light can be used to provide additional lighting. Shooting time: around 20:00 PM (half an hour after sunset). Photography equipment: Fujifilm X-E4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit suggestion: The main lighting for the Drum Tower night scene is warm yellow light reflecting off the red walls, so a simple outfit will suffice. Photo pose suggestions: Holding a candied hawthorn on a stick as a prop can add a strong sense of Beijing's atmosphere; if unsure about what pose to strike, one can look down at the camera or look up at the sky.

Walking Guide

Continue straight after you see the sign. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight after you see the sign.

Then turn left and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Then turn left and continue straight.

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Exit from Shichahai Station at Exit A2 and walk straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Shichahai Station at Exit A2 and walk straight ahead.

Cross the crosswalk. — step-by-step photo guide

Cross the crosswalk.