Photo by The Imperial Academy - Take a photo with the Dacheng Hall

The Imperial Academy - Take a photo with the Dacheng Hall

The photographer uses a low-angle shot to include the eaves of the building, red walls, and the flower bed in front, with the tiles of the eaves, wall decorations, and plants in the flower bed evenly distributed on both sides, enhancing the sense of balance. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to fully display the layers from the bottom up of the flower bed, wall, and eaves, highlighting the aesthetic combination of architecture and greenery. Travel Tips: ① Ticket prices: 2 yuan for the general area, 5 yuan for the Fangzetan, and 5 yuan for the Huangqi Room; ② Opening hours: May 1st - October 31st from 6:00 - 21:30, November 1st - April 30th of the following year from 6:00 - 20:30, with the Huangqi Room open from 8:30 - 17:00.

Ditan Park - Brown Tile Eaves Architecture and Flower Beds

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the alleyways and trees.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the alleyways and trees.

Photo by Bei Luogu Alley - Take a photo with the iron fence and alleyways.

Bei Luogu Alley - Take a photo with the iron fence and alleyways.

Photo by Imperial Academy - Eave Gaps

Imperial Academy - Eave Gaps

Recommend using a telephoto lens for shooting, with a foreground composition that clearly highlights the red maple leaves as the main subject, while blurring the greenery in the background and retaining natural light spots to enhance the sense of depth and color contrast. Opt for a low-angle shot, or even a high-angle shot if possible, to focus on the details of the maple leaves, avoiding clutter in the background, and creating a vivid visual effect with the bright red leaves against a blurred backdrop. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: The main ticket costs 2 yuan and can be purchased on-site via QR code scanning; annual card holders enter for free. ② Opening Hours: 6:00-20:30 (Winter); 6:00-21:30 (Summer).

Ditan Park - Red Maple Leaves

Shooting Tips: The model sits on the seat in front of a retro shop, slightly touching their hair with one hand. The photographer stands 2 meters in front of the model, using a centered composition to place the model in the center of the frame. Admission Reservation: Free and no reservation required. Operating Hours: Open all day. Dress Suggestion: Simple and casual/artistic and fresh style. Shooting Time: Around 10:30 AM. Shooting Equipment: Ricoh GR3xHDF.

Wudaoying Hutong - in front of a retro shop

Use a low-angle shot with tree branches as a natural frame, highlight the drum tower on the central right, include the "Gulou East Street" sign in the foreground to enhance the scene, and keep the purple sky layers in the background. Ticket price: 20 yuan.

Beijing Drum Tower - Night View of the Drum Tower with Tree Branches and Sign on the Tree-lined Street

The photographer stands slightly farther away in front of the building, capturing a horizontal full view of the facade. The symmetrical composition is based on the central axis of the building, with a balanced layout on both sides to highlight its solemn and orderly characteristics. Vertical lines are also used to emphasize the towering and stable nature of the architecture. A wide-angle lens is employed to include more surrounding environmental elements, showcasing the context of the building and making it appear more majestic in the frame. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 30 yuan per adult, 15 yuan for students. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 17:00 in the low season with last entry at 16:30, and 9:00 to 18:00 in the high season with last entry at 17:00.

Imperial Academy - Biyong Hall

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with the brown metal door frame and chalkboard.

Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with the brown metal door frame and chalkboard.