The photographer uses a level angle, incorporating a gray brick wall in the foreground, a clear display of the green-tiled roof in the midground, and retaining the tower in the upper right corner and a pine tree on the left in the background to enhance the depth of the scene. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: During peak season, the regular ticket is 15 yuan, and the combo ticket is 34 yuan. During off-season, the regular ticket is 10 yuan, and the combo ticket is 28 yuan. Students, seniors over 60, children under 1.2 meters, military personnel, and people with disabilities can enjoy half-price or free admission. 2. Opening Hours: The Temple of Heaven is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with internal attractions open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Temple of Heaven - gray architectural roof and red pavilions.

Framed by traditional Chinese window lattices, the figure is positioned at the center, emphasizing a classical ambiance. The background is blurred to compress the bamboo forest, focusing on the subject. The person’s elbow rests on the windowsill, hand supporting their cheek with long nails gently raised, the pose graceful and natural. The composition retains the lattice structure and bamboo forest background, creating a clear sense of depth.

The Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with Chinese lattice windows

Photo by The Temple of Heaven - photographing chrysanthemums and ancient architecture.

The Temple of Heaven - photographing chrysanthemums and ancient architecture.

Photo by The Temple of Heaven - Magnolia Flowers and Ancient Architectural Roofs

The Temple of Heaven - Magnolia Flowers and Ancient Architectural Roofs

Photo by Temple of Heaven Park - Red Wall and Eaves Architecture

Temple of Heaven Park - Red Wall and Eaves Architecture

The photographer shoots at eye level in the garden lawn area, using ancient architecture as the background and trees as the foreground to create the scene. The rule of thirds is applied, with trees positioned in the upper part of the frame, the ancient building in the middle ground, and the lawn in the foreground, creating a clear sense of layers. A standard lens is recommended to accurately capture the garden’s spatial proportions, tree shapes, and architectural details, presenting a harmonious blend of natural and cultural landscapes. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission fees are 10 RMB for adults and 28 RMB for a combo ticket. Admission is free for those under 18 and over 60. ② Tiananmen Park is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall, and the Circular Mound are open until 5:30 PM during peak season and 4:30 PM during off-peak season. 2. Additional Tips: ① For first-time visitors, it’s recommended to purchase the combo ticket, which includes admission to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall. ② Tiananmen Park is quite large, and there are no sightseeing vehicles within the park. It’s advisable to wear comfortable shoes.

Temple of Heaven Park - Grasslands and Pear Trees

Photo by Temple of Heaven Park - with Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Red Wall

Temple of Heaven Park - with Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Red Wall

The photographer uses a straight-on shooting angle and centers the composition with the subject prominently placed in the middle of the frame. The shot includes a yellow wall, a red wooden door on the left, and details of copper studs, preserving the layered feel of the environment. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 34 RMB (including entry to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests).

Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the yellow walls and wooden doors.

Using a centered composition, the subject stands in the middle of the building's entrance. The photographer shoots from a low angle, looking up to emphasize the colorful decorations at the top of the building and the main subject. The frame includes the upper part of the building with painted brackets and the storefront below. Symmetrically placed stone pillars on either side enhance the sense of balance.

Temple of Heaven - Group photo at the entrance of the shop with painted dougong brackets.

The photographer used an upward shooting angle, with the red-walled and green-tiled building on the left side of the frame, dense green trees on the right, and a clear blue sky with white clouds above to balance the composition. The scene includes the building’s roof, red walls, large trees, and the sky, enhancing the layers of integration between the historical architecture and nature. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: During the peak season, the regular ticket price is 15 yuan, and the combo ticket is 34 yuan. In the off-season, the regular ticket is 10 yuan, and the combo ticket is 28 yuan. Students, seniors over 60, children under 1.2 meters, military personnel, and people with disabilities can enjoy half-price or free admission. 2. Opening Hours: The Temple of Heaven is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with internal attractions open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Temple of Heaven - red walls, green tiles, architecture, and trees