Frame the ancient red pillars and dougong as the foreground, highlighting the characters in the middle ground and the city night scene in the background. The photographer should shoot at eye level with the characters centered in the frame, including railings and dougong, with the night scene and deep blue sky as the backdrop. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the layers of the blend of ancient and modern environments.

Xi’an Drum Tower – Photo with Ancient Railing & City Night View

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No. 74 Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province (210 meters walk from the entrance and exit of Zhonglou Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Frame the ancient red pillars and dougong as the foreground, highlighting the characters in the middle ground and the city night scene in the background. The photographer should shoot at eye level with the characters centered in the frame, including railings and dougong, with the night scene and deep blue sky as the backdrop. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the layers of the blend of ancient and modern environments.

Walking Guide

Take bus number 611 to Guangji Street station. After getting off the bus, walk 318 meters to reach the destination.