Charge and clean
Bring a charged phone and a power bank — night shooting drains the battery. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth; a smudged lens makes lights look hazy.
Phone photo guide · 2026-10-06
Hanfu photos without a photographer: DIY phone tips for Datang Everbright City
Friend to friend: you don't need a photographer to come home with lovely hanfu photos. Datang Everbright City is a Tang-themed street that glows after dark, and a modern phone with night mode, a steady hand and a few easy poses goes a long way. At Yunjin Chang'an, ¥199 = one hanfu outfit + makeup & hair with no photographer — so here's how to shoot it yourself, and when a separate photo package might still be worth asking about.
Yunjin Chang'an Hanfu Experience ｜ +86 180-9207-8118 ｜ 10:00–21:00 ｜ https://yjca.top/
Before you leave the studio
Take your first shots indoors
Your makeup and hair are freshest right after styling, so take a few close-ups and half-length photos before you head out.
Make a mini shot list
Full-length, half-length, a close-up of your hair and makeup, details like sleeves and embroidered shoes, and one from behind to show the hairstyle.
Know your time
Makeup and hair take about 1–2 hours, and the return time is agreed when you book — plan your photo walk around it. Free touch-ups at the studio, as arranged on the day.
Phone settings that help at night
Flash flattens the warm street lights and your makeup. Let night mode do the work and hold still until it finishes.
Brace your elbows, lean on a railing, or use the self-timer. A small phone tripod or selfie stick helps solo travellers — keep it compact and out of the way in crowds.
Tap to focus on the face, then slide the exposure down slightly so bright lights don't wash out.
A slight zoom flatters faces and blurs the lights behind into soft dots. Save the ultra-wide lens for the whole street, not close-ups.
For movement — a swirling skirt or a floating shawl — shoot a burst or a few seconds of video and pick the frame you like later.
Easy poses that work in hanfu
The slow walk
Walk slowly towards the camera, lightly lifting the front of your skirt. Your friend shoots a burst.
Look back over your shoulder
Turn away from the camera and glance back — this shows off the hairstyle and the line of the outfit.
Hands and sleeves
Fold your hands in front at waist height, or hold the edge of a sleeve or shawl. Relaxed hands look more natural than stiff ones.
Couples and friends
Walk side by side, face each other, or stand back to back. Matching colours make group photos look put together.
Light, crowds and manners
Around sunset, when the lights come on and the sky still has some colour, photos look soft and bright. That's why we suggest coming to the studio in the afternoon.
After dark, turn so the street lights fall on your face rather than sitting directly behind you; otherwise your face goes dark.
Weekends and Chinese holidays are busy. Try a lower angle shooting slightly upwards to keep heads out of the frame, or wait a moment for a gap. Keep your phone and bag close.
Don't block walkways or performances, and ask before photographing other people up close.
In the rain, a clear umbrella looks good in photos. On cold evenings, wear a thin thermal layer under your hanfu and ask us on the day what outer layers are available.
Editing and when to add a photo package
A little warmth and contrast brings out the lights. Go easy on smoothing filters so your makeup still looks like you. Keep the originals.
¥199 does not include a photographer. If you'd like a planned shoot, ask about a separate photo package — price, shoot length, number of photos, retouching and any tickets are confirmed when you book.
Prices follow the current packages on our website and on Ctrip (Chinese-language site, product no. 114995202).
Studio facts
Studio
Yunjin Chang'an Hanfu Experience (云锦长安)
Address
Ground-floor shop, Cuihuali, Cuihua Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi (next to Crystal Orange Hotel, at Shili Hongzhuang Ge 十里红妆阁). Near Shaanxi History Museum, not inside it.
Phone / WeChat / WhatsApp
+86 180-9207-8118 (same number for all three)
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–21:00
¥199 package
One hanfu outfit + makeup & hairstyling, ready to wear out. Photographer, original files and retouching not included.
Getting there
The studio is near Datang Everbright City — ask us how to get there.
Show this to your taxi / DiDi driver:
云锦长安
陕西省西安市雁塔区翠华路翠华里一层商铺（桔子水晶酒店隔壁十里红妆阁）
FAQ
Can I take good hanfu photos with just my phone?
Yes. Use night mode with the flash off, keep the phone steady, and try a few simple poses. At Yunjin Chang'an, ¥199 = one hanfu outfit + makeup & hair; a photographer is not included, so many guests take their own photos.
Is a photographer included in ¥199?
No. ¥199 = hanfu + makeup & hair. Photo packages are separate; price, shoot length, number of photos and tickets are confirmed when you book.
Which phone settings work at night?
Night mode on and flash off, tap to focus on the face and lower the exposure slightly, and use 2x or portrait mode for people. Shoot a burst or short video for movement.
When should I go for photos?
Come to the studio in the afternoon — makeup and hair take about 1–2 hours — so you're ready around sunset, when the lights come on and the sky still has colour.
How can I take photos if I'm travelling alone?
Use the self-timer with a small phone tripod or by leaning the phone on something stable, or ask a fellow visitor. Take a few close-ups at the studio right after styling.
What poses work well in hanfu?
A slow walk, coming towards the camera, a look back over your shoulder, folded hands or holding a sleeve or shawl, and side-by-side shots for couples and friends.
How long can I keep the outfit?
The return time is agreed when you book. Free touch-ups at the studio, as arranged on the day.
Where is the studio?
Ground-floor shop, Cuihuali, Cuihua Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi (next to Crystal Orange Hotel, at Shili Hongzhuang Ge 十里红妆阁). It is near Datang Everbright City, not inside it — ask us how to get there. Phone / WeChat / WhatsApp +86 180-9207-8118, daily 10:00–21:00.
Ready to dress up in Xi'an?
Message us on WhatsApp or WeChat, or call +86 180-9207-8118 with your date, arrival time and number of people. ¥199 = hanfu + makeup & hair; photographer not included.