The photographer stands inside the gate, capturing the shot from a neutral perspective. The composition uses the frame technique, utilizing the gate as a frame to enclose the Xinsi Tower and the people within, highlighting the main subject. A standard focal length lens is used to authentically reproduce the scene, showcasing the architectural details and the sense of spatial depth. Additional tips: ① Dress modestly, avoiding shorts; ② Except for the main hall which is not open to visitors, all other areas are available for photography and checking in.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Back of Shengxin Building

The photographer used an 85mm focal length for the shot, raising the camera to capture both the plaque and the building in the same frame. Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: 8:00-20:30; ② Admission Fee: 15 yuan; ③ Photography Time: 5 PM, January 17, 2025.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Shengxin Building

Use a flat angle, centered composition, with the subject in the middle of the frame. Include a gray brick wall background and decorative railing in the shot, avoiding the city gate to prevent continuity errors. Pose: The model sits sideways on a stone railing with a red ribbon naturally falling, an oil paper umbrella prop placed beside them, and the movements should be natural.

Xi’an Anding Gate – Octagonal Pavilion Stone Railing Photo Spot

The photographer employs a level perspective to showcase the characters against an ancient backdrop. By using contrast composition, the vivid red traditional costumes of the characters stand out against the gray-black city walls and green trees in the background, creating a strong color contrast that highlights the main subject and enhances the visual impact of the image, thus creating a classical yet grand atmosphere. Travel tips: It is recommended to shoot in the afternoon when the light is less intense and more soft.

Anding Gate – Under Tree

The photographer uses a level perspective to showcase the ancient city wall and the pavilion scenery. By employing a contrast composition, the gloomy gray sky, the simple and heavy city walls and pavilions, and the character's bright red robe form a strong color contrast, highlighting the character and adding visual impact and mystery to the image.

Anding Gate – Tower Staircase

The photographer takes a frontal view in front of the city wall, using a central composition with the subject at the center of the frame. A standard lens is used to accurately represent the scale between the person and the architectural details of the wall, ensuring clear details and a stable structure that highlights the main subject. 1. Equipment settings: Sony A7M4 camera with an 85mm f1.8 or 70-200mm f2.8 lens. 2. Photography props: 24-rib black umbrella. 3. Travel tips: ① Ticket price: Entry to the city wall requires a ticket, which is priced at 54 yuan, subject to change on special dates or during events. ② Photography time: It is recommended to shoot at 4 pm when the setting sun creates a stunning play of light and shadow. 4. Dressing suggestions: For hair styling, a low bun is more in line with the Warring States period style. A bright red waistband is suggested, creating a contrasting color scheme with the gray of the city wall for striking photographs.

Xi’an City Wall Anding Gate – With City Wall

Photo by Anding Gate

Anding Gate

1: As shown in the figure, the photographer is 1 meter away from the subject, shooting horizontally. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, avoid distortion, and ensure shooting safety. 2: It is recommended to use a camera for shooting, with a zoom lens of 24-70, a focal length of 30 and an aperture of around 4. The best time for shooting is around 4 PM.

Xicang Market Cultural Park – Xi’an Big-Letter Wall Photo Spot

The photographer stands diagonally in front of the group of art installations, using a flat shooting angle and the scatter composition method to distribute the colorful and variously shaped art installations throughout the frame. Combined with the background wall elements, this creates a lively and artistic atmosphere in the image. Opening Hours: Open on weekends and holidays, approximately from 10:00 to 18:00.

Xicang Market Creative Park – Bug Artwork Installation

At the "Place Remodeling Life Festival" themed exhibition board in Xicang Market Cultural and Creative Park, stand in the middle with hands making a V-sign or naturally hanging down, using the vibrant colors and creative text of the market posters on both sides as a contrast. Wear simple and trendy outfits to match the cultural and creative atmosphere. Keep a level shooting angle to include the theme slogan and market elements completely, highlighting vitality and artistic sense, and easily capture a trendy check-in photo.

Xicang Market Creative Park – White Poster