The photographer stands behind the flowers and can use a 2x/medium telephoto lens for shooting. Equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8. Shooting time: around 15:00, with good sunlight. Shooting technique: use plum blossoms as the foreground and focus on the city tower. Travel Tips: 1. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:00 on Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the area outside the city wall is free, but it costs 10 RMB per person to climb the city tower. The site is open year-round, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 2. Choose a good weather day to visit. It’s recommended to shoot during early morning or dusk when the light is soft, which adds a warm tone to the plum blossoms and ancient architecture, enhancing the depth and atmosphere of the photos. Try to avoid shooting under the strong midday sun to prevent overexposure or harsh shadows. 3. Go early to avoid crowds, which will improve the quality of your photos.

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Plum Blossoms and Ancient Architecture

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No. 9 Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands behind the flowers and can use a 2x/medium telephoto lens for shooting. Equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8. Shooting time: around 15:00, with good sunlight. Shooting technique: use plum blossoms as the foreground and focus on the city tower. Travel Tips: 1. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:00 on Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the area outside the city wall is free, but it costs 10 RMB per person to climb the city tower. The site is open year-round, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 2. Choose a good weather day to visit. It’s recommended to shoot during early morning or dusk when the light is soft, which adds a warm tone to the plum blossoms and ancient architecture, enhancing the depth and atmosphere of the photos. Try to avoid shooting under the strong midday sun to prevent overexposure or harsh shadows. 3. Go early to avoid crowds, which will improve the quality of your photos.

Walking Guide

Walk to the east side of the Ming Dynasty city wall; this is where you'll set up your camera. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk to the east side of the Ming Dynasty city wall; this is where you'll set up your camera.

Exit from Gate F of Chongwenmen Station, turn left, and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Gate F of Chongwenmen Station, turn left, and go straight.

Exit from F entrance of Chongwenmen Station, turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from F entrance of Chongwenmen Station, turn left and go straight.

Walk into the plum blossom forest and proceed straight for about 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk into the plum blossom forest and proceed straight for about 800 meters.