1. Use a low angle shot to highlight the grandeur of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, adjust the camera position slightly lower to include more of the bamboo fence in the foreground to create a leading line, enhancing the sense of extension and the depth of the image. 2. Travel tips: The ticket for Da Ci'en Temple is 40 yuan, and the ticket to climb the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is 25 yuan. 3. Other tips: It is recommended to go around 8 am when there are fewer people, making it easier to take photos.

Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Pagoda in Garden

The photographer uses a low-angle shot with the red ancient architecture as the foreground, and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda as the mid-to-background, creating a sense of depth through the composition. The frame should encompass the entirety of the red building, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the snow-covered trees on both sides, capturing the naturally falling snowflakes to enhance the atmosphere. Additional tip: The east gate of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is usually closed, presents a stunning scene of the pagoda, the red gate, and the snow.

Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Red Gate

The photographer stands on the balcony of Building 1 at Jiayuan, choosing a high-angle flat shot to ensure that the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, city buildings, and the background of mountains and clouds are fully included in the frame. Using the rule of thirds composition, place the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on the right side of the image, with distant mountains and clouds as the background, and the group of buildings forming the midground level to enhance the sense of depth in the image. It is recommended to use a standard lens. Travel Tips: It is suggested to shoot in the evening when the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is brightly lit, creating a stunning night scene effect, suitable for capturing the full panorama.

Hou Village Jiayuan Bldg 1 Balcony – Night View of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The photographer uses a low-angle shot to highlight the solemnity of the sculpture. By employing central composition, the Xuanzang sculpture is placed right at the center of the frame, ensuring the subject is complete. The framing captures the full view of the sculpture, with the foreground including snow-covered greenery to add depth, and the background retaining the rooftops of ancient buildings and the sky, enhancing the snowy atmosphere. Travel tips: Admission is free.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Square – Xuanzang Statue in Snow

The photographer stands at a relatively low position near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, capturing the scene from a low angle with an upward perspective. The central composition places the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at the center of the frame, making it the focal point of the visual field. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens for photography. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: The ticket for the Da Ci'en Temple is 30 yuan; ② Opening Hours: Open from 8:30 to 16:40.

Tang Dacien Temple Ruins Park – Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The photographer should position themselves slightly behind and at the same level as the subject, placing the person in the foreground and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the center of the background. A telephoto lens should be used to compress the space and highlight the subject and the pagoda, showcasing the historical and cultural atmosphere. Travel Tips: Choose to travel on a sunny day, as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda looks better under the blue sky.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Gate Ticket Office – Big Wild Goose Pagoda