The model should stand about 2 meters from the entrance steps, and the photographer should be about 2 meters from the model. The photographer can kneel slightly and shoot upward to capture the entire gate. You can also set the camera aperture to a smaller setting to get a clearer background of the city wall. Outfit suggestion: It’s recommended to wear traditional Hanfu or a Warring States robe for a more immersive experience.

Beijing Ming City Wall Relics Park - Red Wooden Door

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No. 9 Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model should stand about 2 meters from the entrance steps, and the photographer should be about 2 meters from the model. The photographer can kneel slightly and shoot upward to capture the entire gate. You can also set the camera aperture to a smaller setting to get a clearer background of the city wall. Outfit suggestion: It’s recommended to wear traditional Hanfu or a Warring States robe for a more immersive experience.

Walking Guide

Go straight and then climb the stairs to the city wall. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and then climb the stairs to the city wall.

Go straight after entering the main gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight after entering the main gate.

Go straight when you enter, then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight when you enter, then turn right.

The recommended spot for taking photos is at the red entrance of the exhibition hall. — step-by-step photo guide

The recommended spot for taking photos is at the red entrance of the exhibition hall.

Head towards the entrance of the exhibition hall on the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Head towards the entrance of the exhibition hall on the right.

The park is quite far from the subway station. You can take a taxi directly to the main entrance of the Ming City Wall Relics Park, right to the ticket booth. — step-by-step photo guide

The park is quite far from the subway station. You can take a taxi directly to the main entrance of the Ming City Wall Relics Park, right to the ticket booth.