The model stands next to the decoration, and the photographer stands about 1 meter opposite the model for a flat shot. The portrait doesn't need to be too large; include the surrounding scenery in the frame.

Kaiyuan Mall Bell Tower Store – Gold Ingot Installation

The subject is positioned in the lower center of the frame, creating a spatial hierarchy between the foreground and background with the Xi'an Bell Tower in the background. The composition uses the foreground to highlight the main subject, with the Bell Tower serving as the backdrop, emphasizing the subject while showcasing the environment. A standard lens is used to clearly present the details of both the subject and the Bell Tower, ensuring a harmonious proportion in the frame, allowing for an accurate depiction of the relationship between the subject and the architectural background.

1. Travel Tips:
   ① Ticket Prices: Single ticket 30 yuan per person, combined ticket for Bell and Drum Towers 50 yuan per person;
   ② Opening Hours: High season 8:30-22:00, low season 8:30-21:30;
   ③ Best Photography Times: Early morning shots at 8 am when there are the fewest people, evening shots at 19:00 when the lights turn on, stunningly beautiful.

2. Additional Experience: It is recommended to come and shoot when the weather is good, as it yields better photos.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Night Photo with the Tower

The model stands by the railing in front of the clock tower, and the photographer squats slightly lower to shoot from a 45° angle from the front, capturing the grandeur of the clock tower and the three-dimensional effect of the model.

1. Pose: The model can choose to stand or sit in front of the railing with the clock tower in the background. Hand gestures can include prayer, holding props, or naturally hanging down.

2. Travel Tips:
   a. Ticket Price: Free.
   b. Shooting Time: Best to shoot on a sunny day when the light is soft for better effects, and avoid peak hours to reduce interference from crowds.

3. Shooting Props: Traditional fans, lanterns, and other props.

4. Dressing Suggestions: Hanfu, casual wear, or minimalist style; colors can be chosen to be warm or neutral to coordinate with the background of the clock tower.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Photo with Bell Tower by the Railing

The photographer stands in a relatively open area in front of the bell tower square, maintaining an appropriate distance from the bell tower to include the entire architectural body. In terms of composition, place the bell tower in the relatively central position of the frame to highlight its main status, and use the symmetrical form of the building to enhance the sense of stability.

Travel Tips: Admission fee to the bell tower is 30 yuan per person.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Bell Tower & Giant Screen Night View

The photographer used a drone to shoot from a slight downward angle, applying the rule of thirds to divide the composition into three horizontal sections: sky, cityscape, and ground. This balances and harmonizes the layout, highlighting the city's sense of depth. Additional tips: The weather is quite hot, so be mindful of mosquitoes and insects.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Aerial Night View of CBD & Ancient City Convergence Photo Spot

Photo by Xi’an Bell Tower

Xi’an Bell Tower

1. Photographer and model are parallel, with the photographer squatting to shoot. When framing the shot, the white frame appears on the screen, with the camera slightly tilted upward, paying attention to image distortion.

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 around 3.5.

Shooting time: It is best around 17:00.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Red “Xi’an” Letter Wall

Photo by Xi’an Bell Tower & Drum Tower

Xi’an Bell Tower & Drum Tower

The photographer stands on the clock tower, framing the scene centrally and maintaining the camera at the level of the horizon, facing the city road for a flat shot. A symmetrical composition is used, with the road as the vertical main line, and the buildings and greenery on both sides forming a symmetrical frame, enhancing the sense of order in the image. Use a 50mm focal length on the camera or a 2x zoom on a smartphone to moderately compress the space, highlighting the layers of the road and buildings.

Xi’an Bell Tower – City Roads from Upper Floor

The photographer stands in an open position opposite the Xi'an Bell Tower, capturing the scene from a frontal perspective. Using a central composition technique, the Xi'an Bell Tower is placed at the center of the frame, making it the focal point of the visual field. A medium telephoto lens is employed to compress space, allowing the Bell Tower and surrounding urban architecture to be harmoniously presented within the frame, highlighting the main subject while showcasing the environmental atmosphere.

1. Travel Tips:
   - Ticket Price: 30 yuan;
   - Opening Hours: 8:30-20:30.
2. Additional Experiences:
   - It is recommended to visit after 7 PM, as there is not much to see upstairs and the queue is long; it is advised not to buy tickets, as it is not worth it;
   - The best photography spot is across the street.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Tower with City Buildings