Use a top-down angle, shoot directly above the porcelain plate, center the composition, place the entire porcelain plate in the center of the frame, highlight the central character pattern and the surrounding floral and bird decorations, clearly display the details of the decorations, with a simple dark background that does not compete with the subject. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 30 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 8:30-20:30.

Xi’an Drum Tower – Decorative Porcelain Plate

Use a flat shooting angle, with the main figure of the mural slightly to the left of the center of the frame, capturing the entire figure, complete text on the right, top rock-like decorations, and bottom relief frame, enhancing the sense of depth in the scene. It is recommended to use a standard lens to ensure clear details of the subject and avoid distortion. Travel Guide: ① Ticket Price: Adult 30 yuan, Student 15 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 08:30-21:30, last entry at 21:00 (high season), 08:30-18:00, last entry at 17:30 (low season).

Xi’an Drum Tower – Supreme Treasure Mural

The model stands between the red wall and the golden vertical sign, slightly to the left of the center of the frame, using the rule of thirds to enhance the sense of balance. The photographer uses a flat angle to ensure that the character and the background "Chang" and "An" neon words, as well as the golden vertical sign on the right, are fully captured, with the red wall background being simple and highlighting the subject. The model stands with crossed arms, in a natural posture, and it is recommended to use a standard lens for shooting. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 30 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 8:30-21:30.

Xi’an Drum Tower – With Red Wall & “Chang’an” Neon

Wide-angle can capture the full view of the drum tower, telephoto can shoot details.

Drum Tower East Side Steps

As shown in the picture, the model stands at the street corner, with the photographer about 4 meters away, capturing from a slightly upward angle to emphasize the grandeur of the drum tower. Be mindful of passing vehicles and pedestrians to maintain a clean frame. Pay attention to balancing the composition of the shot. It is recommended to use a camera with a wide-angle lens of 16-35mm. Set the focal length to 30mm and the aperture to around f/4. The best time for shooting is in the morning when there are fewer pedestrians.

Xi’an Drum Tower – Side View

The photographer should be about 2 meters away from the model, with the model standing on the steps and the photographer squatting for an upward shot. 1. Poses for the photo: ① Swing the sleeves, hold an umbrella, and look back, with gentle and natural movements. ② The person stands on the 7th to 9th step of the middle line of the stairs (the golden height), with arms spread out like a "gongs and drums playing together" pose. ③ Sit sideways on the edge of the steps, with one leg bent and hand on the knee, while the other leg hangs down naturally. ④ The photographer stands high and shoots downward: The person lies on the steps, and a wide-angle lens is used to create a "falling into history" visual illusion. 2. Travel tips: ① To enter the building, a 30 yuan ticket is required. ② Use light and shadow: Shoot in the evening or at night, and use lighting to create a dreamy effect. 3. Photography equipment: For night scenes, it is recommended to bring a fill light or reflector to avoid overly dark faces, and choose a lens with a large aperture to capture a dreamy bokeh effect. 4. Other experiences: Shoot from multiple angles, combining wide shots, close-ups, and close-ups, to add depth to the photos.

Xi’an Drum Tower – Square Steps