Photo by Dong Lai Shun Front Store - Night view of the shop facade

Dong Lai Shun Front Store - Night view of the shop facade

Use a framing composition technique, taking advantage of the wooden eaves at the front to create a natural frame that highlights the blooming cherry blossom tree in the center. The photographer stands under the frame and shoots upwards, capturing both the blue sky and the cherry blossoms in the frame to enhance the sense of depth. When framing the shot, keep the edges of the frame blurred, ensuring the main cherry blossoms are dense and clear, with a simple background. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens or a smartphone with a 3x zoom to compress the background and make the cherry blossoms more full.

Travel Tips: It is advisable to travel on a sunny day.

Sanlihe Park - Under the Cherry Blossom Trees

Photography Tips: For night scenes, it is recommended to shoot around 8 PM in summer. The model should have their back to the silver compartments inside the courtyard, with the photographer standing 1.5 meters directly in front of the model, using the flash on a mobile phone for the shot.

Average Cost: ¥150 per person.

Business Hours: Monday to Friday 18:00 to 01:00 the next day, Saturday and Sunday 18:00 to 02:00 the next day.

Dress Recommendation: New Chinese Style.

Shooting Time: Around 20:00.

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

The Night Scenery of the Courtyard in a Siheyuan, Land of the Yi People

Photo by Xi Xinglong Street - Take a photo with the Beijing Calendar Wall

Xi Xinglong Street - Take a photo with the Beijing Calendar Wall

Photo by Qianmen Street - Take a photo with a chocolate-themed decoration shop.

Qianmen Street - Take a photo with a chocolate-themed decoration shop.

Photo by Qianmen Street in Beijing - Artificial Mountain and Wall Reliefs

Qianmen Street in Beijing - Artificial Mountain and Wall Reliefs

The model stands by the handrail, with the photographer positioned directly behind the model on the steps, approximately 6 meters away, using the red arch as a backdrop, shooting from a slightly elevated angle.

①Photo Pose: The model faces away from the camera, resting one hand on the railing while looking to the side.

②Travel Advice: It's a restaurant during the day and a bar at night, with the terrace closing at 18:00.

The Land of Yi Banquet - Red Circular Archway

The photographer uses a central composition with the model positioned at the center of the frame to highlight the subject. By slightly tilting the camera upward, the red columns and the painted structures at the top of the archway serve as a frame, enhancing the sense of depth and classical atmosphere of the image. The view should include the entire archway, the night lights and architectural outlines of the background streets, enriching the environmental layers.

Qianmen Street - Take a photo with the red pillars and painted night scenery of the archway.

Photo by Qianmen Street - Plaques and Chef Sculptures

Qianmen Street - Plaques and Chef Sculptures

Adopting a bird's-eye view, the photographer stands at a slightly elevated position to place the three bronze statues and the entire counter in the center of the frame, highlighting the interactive scene. The background includes the teahouse's glass window (with green plants and decorations) and the gray brick wall, showcasing the ambient atmosphere.

Qianmen Street - Teahouse Patron Bronze Statue