1. Perspective: The photographer should approach the subject with a level view, positioning the camera slightly below the seat of the bicycle to highlight the details of the bike and the flowers. 2. Composition: Employ leading line composition, utilizing the brick patterns on the wall and the lines of the bicycle to guide the viewer's gaze into the depth of the image, enhancing the sense of space. 3. Lens focal length: It is recommended to use a focal length of 35mm-50mm (1x-2x on a smartphone) to avoid wide-angle distortion while keeping the background elements intact. 4. Frame range: The frame should include the bicycle, gourds, birdcages, and the background flowers and walls to fully capture the vintage atmosphere of the alleyway. 1. Travel tips: - Ticket price: Generally, the entrance to the Heping Guoju is free, but during specific events (such as the Summer Hutong Cultural Festival), there might be an adjustment in ticket prices, such as 30 RMB per person. - Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 to 22:00. 2. Dress code suggestions: It is recommended to wear clothing that matches the vintage style for the visit, which will make it easier to blend into the atmosphere and take great photos.

Peace Guoju - Retro Hutong Bicycle

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the flower beds and the Great Hall of the People.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the flower beds and the Great Hall of the People.

The model sits cross-legged on the platform, pointing to the bath scrub and looking at the photographer. The photographer should stand opposite the model and take a flat shot, with the portrait and the words "bath scrub" each occupying half of the frame. Outfit suggestion: The café is located in the Heping Guoju, which is a replica of the 1980s and 1990s. It is recommended to wear retro attire.

He Ping Guo Ju - Tsinghua Pool Coffee Under the Shower

The photographer used a low-angle shot to highlight the height and three-dimensionality of the flower basket, placing it at the center of the frame to ensure the subject's completeness and symmetry. The background includes the top of Tiananmen Gate Tower and the lighting, with a small amount of crowd at the bottom to add a sense of the scene, avoiding clutter and highlighting the dialogue between the flower basket and the architecture.

Tiananmen Square - Night view of the large flower basket installation at the square

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the red flag and the background buildings.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the red flag and the background buildings.

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the night view of Tiananmen.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the night view of Tiananmen.

Standing sideways in front of the Tiananmen Tower, the photographer can capture an atmospheric shot using a 2x lens with the background of the evening glow.

Tiananmen Square - Sunset at the Forecourt of the Tower

Photo by Tiananmen Rostrum

Tiananmen Rostrum

The photographer uses a low-angle shot to highlight the grandeur of the red main structure. With a centered composition, the "2025" golden characters are placed at the center of the frame, ensuring the complete display of the red main structure. The frame should include the yellow flower bed at the bottom and the street lamp on the right to enrich the visual depth. Travel Tips: There are many people on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to avoid peak times.

Tiananmen Square - New Year's Eve illuminations

Hold a 100-yuan Renminbi note on the left side of the frame with your arm fully extended, adjusting the angle of the note so that the pattern of the Great Hall of the People aligns with the actual background architecture. Use a low-angle shot with a foreground-background composition, combining the Renminbi in the foreground with the Great Hall of the People in the background to enhance the sense of three-dimensionality. Frame the shot to include the pattern on the Renminbi note, the full view of the Great Hall of the People, and the square's ground. Use a wide-angle lens/phone 1x to ensure the image is complete and precisely aligned.

Tiananmen Square - Great Hall of the People