Photo by Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Red Eaves Architecture and Green Trees

Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Red Eaves Architecture and Green Trees

Photo by Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Four Small Stone Animal Statues on Gravel

Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Four Small Stone Animal Statues on Gravel

Photo by Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Wooden Brackets with Carvings of Animals with Horns

Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Wooden Brackets with Carvings of Animals with Horns

Photo by Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Xianren Pillow Stone Carvings

Beijing Five Pagodas Temple - Xianren Pillow Stone Carvings

Photo by Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum - Garuda Stone Carving Lintel

Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum - Garuda Stone Carving Lintel

Photo by Wutasi Pagoda - Stone Carving Relief in the Interstices

Wutasi Pagoda - Stone Carving Relief in the Interstices

Stand to the side of the ancient stone carving and shoot a close-up composition focusing on the carved stone horse. Use a medium focal length lens to highlight the texture details, and a large aperture to blur the background, showcasing the historical sculptural art.

Travel Tips: Admission is 20 RMB per person. Free entry with a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei One Card, Beijing Union Card, or for the first 200 visitors every Wednesday. No reservation required.

Close-up of the Horse Pattern Relief at the Five Pagodas Temple Pagoda

The photographer took the shot from a distance of 2 meters from the model.
1. Equipment settings: FUJIFILM X-T30 II, ISO 320, f/4.
2. Travel tips:
① Admission fee: 20 RMB per person, tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on-site;
② Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays.

Beijing Stele Art Museum - Red Enclosure

Photo by Beijing Five Pagoda Temple - Taking a photo with the tall pagoda by the glass railing.

Beijing Five Pagoda Temple - Taking a photo with the tall pagoda by the glass railing.

The photographer stands beside the stone lion, shooting at eye level. The rustic texture of the architecture contrasts with the model’s attire. It’s recommended to use a medium to long-focus lens to blur the background and highlight the model.

1. Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: $20 per person, tickets can be purchased on-site;
② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays, open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
③ Best Shooting Time: The soft morning and afternoon light produces great photos.

2. Shooting Props: Bring a bottle of water.

3. Additional Tips: It’s best to visit in the fall to capture the golden ginkgo leaves.

Wu Ta Si Pagoda - Framed with the entrance of Wu Ta Si and stone lions.