The model stands under the eaves, with the photographer slightly in front and at an upward angle to create a slimming effect on the model. The central composition method is used to place the subject in the center of the frame to highlight the main focus. The background includes the lights under the eaves and hanging lanterns to create an atmospheric night scene.

1. Photography Props: A spherical lantern can be prepared as a photography prop.
2. Dressing Suggestions: Traditional Tang Dynasty costumes or Hanfu can be worn for the photoshoot.

Tang Dynasty Night City – Eave Lantern Night

Choose a flat shooting angle to maintain a stable and uncluttered image, while including the bottom circular wooden floor to add depth and a sense of space. Use a central composition to place the "Hello Xi'an" red check-in wall in the center of the frame, highlighting the integrity of the subject. It is recommended to shoot with a standard focal length, appropriately cropping out the top light source and extra wall to visually make the check-in wall more prominent and avoid a cluttered image.

Tang Dynasty Night City – “Hello Xi’an” Red Wall Night

The photographer stands in the open space in front of the eaves, slightly tilting up to capture the eaves and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, compressing the picture space to highlight the sense of depth between the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the red-walled ancient architecture. The main body of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is placed in the center of the frame, with the red walls and ancient eaves retained as the foreground to emphasize the texture of the architecture.

1. Travel Tips:
   - Ticket Price: 30 yuan per person, student ticket 15 yuan per person;
   - Opening Hours: 8:30-16:40.
   - Photography Time: Choose natural light in the afternoon on a sunny day to avoid the overly dark effect caused by backlighting.
2. Other Experiences: It is recommended to come for photography in the morning when there are fewer people.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda North Square – Red Wall Eaves & Pagoda

The photographer stands directly in front of the Bread Dragon at eye level, using central composition to make the Bread Dragon the visual core, and employs a standard lens.

Travel Tips: Admission is free.

QFLAVORFUL – Bread Dragon

Use a drone with a bird's-eye view, it is recommended to use a wide-angle lens, and take a symmetric composition along the central axis. Place the central street of the sleepless city in the center of the frame, with the illuminated ancient buildings symmetrically distributed on both sides. The frame should include the whole street, the Tang-style buildings on both sides, and the distant city night view to enhance the sense of depth.

Additional tips: It is better to shoot at night, as the night view has a stronger atmosphere.

Tang Dynasty Night City – Night Aerial

The photographer shoots from a distance, capturing both the statue and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda model in the frame. A medium to long focal length lens is used to compress the spatial distance, ensuring the coordination between the details of the subject and the overall composition.

Other tips: When shooting in snowy weather, slow down the shutter speed to more easily capture the feeling of flying snowflakes.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Pagoda & Xuanzang Statue

As shown in the image, the photographer is 2 meters away from the mural, shooting horizontally. When shooting, be mindful to avoid passersby to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

1. Equipment Parameters: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, with a focal length of 40 and an aperture of around 4.

2. Travel Tips: The best time for shooting is around 4 pm.

3. Dressing Advice: Opt for simple or traditional style clothing, such as white or light-colored garments, to better blend into the solemn backdrop of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xuanzang statue.

4. Photography Poses: You can clasp your hands together or hold a fan, face the camera or stand sideways for a profile shot, to convey an atmosphere of devotion and solemnity.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Square – Xuanzang Statue & Pagoda

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, slightly squatting to shoot at eye level, using a standard camera lens to capture the scene. The space is appropriately compressed, with the model maintaining a certain distance from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to ensure the pagoda's peak is fully framed. The model is positioned on the left side of the frame, with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the background on the right, creating a visual balance.

Travel Guide: The opening hours during the summer period (March 1st - October 14th) are from 08:30 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. During the winter period (October 15th - February 29th), the opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:40, with last entry at 16:40.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – At Square Below Pagoda

The photographer chose a location that could accommodate both the statue of Xuanzang and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with an appropriate distance to ensure the subjects were fully captured in the frame. A central composition was used, placing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at the center of the image to highlight its prominence, with the Xuanzang statue as a foreground element to add depth and narrative to the scene. A medium telephoto lens was employed to effectively compress space, closely integrating the Big Wild Goose Pagoda with the Xuanzang statue in the frame and reducing background distractions.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 25 yuan per person for climbing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda;
② Opening Hours: 09:00 to 17:00.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area – Xuanzang Statue & Pagoda in Front of Daci’en Temple

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Tang Dynasty Night City Giant Wild Goose Pagoda