Using a symmetrical composition, the red lanterns are evenly distributed on both sides, with the central window and hanging decorations placed in the middle to enhance the balance of the image. The photographer shoots at an eye-level angle, ensuring that the walls, lanterns, and green plants are vertically aligned, highlighting the overall decorative layers and compressing the space to make the elements more compact, avoiding unnecessary background distractions. Travel Tip: Admission is free.

Nanluoguxiang - Lanterns and Stone Brick Architecture

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No. 11 Mao'er Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (430 meters northwest of the E exit of Nanluoguxiang Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Using a symmetrical composition, the red lanterns are evenly distributed on both sides, with the central window and hanging decorations placed in the middle to enhance the balance of the image. The photographer shoots at an eye-level angle, ensuring that the walls, lanterns, and green plants are vertically aligned, highlighting the overall decorative layers and compressing the space to make the elements more compact, avoiding unnecessary background distractions. Travel Tip: Admission is free.

Walking Guide

Walk northwest along Di'anmen East Street to the Nanluoguxiang Archway (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk west along Mao'er Hutong until you reach the residence of Wen Yu (on your right), which is your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west along Mao'er Hutong until you reach the residence of Wen Yu (on your right), which is your destination.

Take the metro [Line 6/Line 8] to [Nanluoguxiang Station] and exit from the B (Northeast) exit.

Walk west along Dianmen East Street for 49 meters and then turn right.

Walk north for 22 meters and turn left.

Walk north along Nanluogu Alley until you reach the fridge magnet shop (on your left) and then turn left.