Photo by Fahai Temple in Beijing - Ancient Trees, Stone Steps, Red Walls, and Red Gates

Fahai Temple in Beijing - Ancient Trees, Stone Steps, Red Walls, and Red Gates

Photo by Fahai Temple - Main Hall Architecture Exterior in Beijing

Fahai Temple - Main Hall Architecture Exterior in Beijing

Photo by Beijing Fahai Temple - Steles and the Red Walls of the Temple Architecture

Beijing Fahai Temple - Steles and the Red Walls of the Temple Architecture

Photo by Fa Hai Temple Forest Park - Rooftops of the Architectural Complex

Fa Hai Temple Forest Park - Rooftops of the Architectural Complex

Place the image of the deity at the center of the frame, using a centered composition to highlight the main subject. Capture the full view of the painting, including the red border, the red pillars on both sides, and part of the painted beams at the top, preserving the architectural setting.

Beijing Fahai Temple - Icon Paintings

Use a frame-within-a-frame composition with the red arch as the foreground frame to highlight the interior scene. Position the model at the center of the stairs with arms naturally outstretched to enhance the liveliness of the image. The composition should include the arch, stairs, the red building (Tianwang Hall), and the green trees and stone walls on either side to add depth and layers. Additional tips: Shoot on a clear day for better results.

Fahai Temple in Beijing - Stone Steps

A medium to telephoto lens is recommended. The photographer should shoot from a low angle at the bottom of the stone steps. The model stands in the center of the steps, with arms outstretched, facing the red archway. Use leading lines in the composition, with the lines of the steps leading up to the archway. The archway frames the red building and the “Heavenly Kings Hall” plaque. The composition should include the handrails on both sides of the steps, the model, and the background green trees, enhancing depth and layers.

Fahai Temple in Beijing - Take a photo with the stone steps of the Heavenly King Hall and the red gate tower.

The photographer uses an eye-level angle to capture the integration of Fayu Temple’s main hall and the ancient trees, highlighting the scene’s simplicity and religious atmosphere. The temple architecture, ancient trees, and courtyard elements work together to add depth and historical charm to the image. The color contrast between the red walls of the buildings, the blue sky, and the deep green of the ancient trees accentuates the architectural details. 1. Travel Tips: - Admission Fee: The entrance fee for Fayu Temple is 20 RMB, and the ticket for the authentic murals is 100 RMB (which includes the entrance fee for Fayu Temple). - Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-16:30 (ticket sales stop at 16:00). 2. Additional Tips: - Position yourself as you would see in TV shows or movies for optimal photography.

Beijing Fahai Temple - Mahavira Hall, same shot location as "My Fair Princess".