The photographer chose a position close to the stone lion, using it as a foreground to highlight the main subject. By employing a framing composition, the signboard of the Northern Building of Yonghe Temple was included in the frame, creating a sense of depth and layering. The foreground and background combination also adds a sense of depth to the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Adults 25 yuan/person, Seniors and Children 12 yuan/person; ② Opening Hours: Summer and Autumn 9:00-17:00, Winter and Spring 9:00-16:30.

Lama Temple - Stone Lions and Inscribed Northern Building Plaque

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No. 28 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (300 meters walk from Exit F, Southeast of Yonghegong Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer chose a position close to the stone lion, using it as a foreground to highlight the main subject. By employing a framing composition, the signboard of the Northern Building of Yonghe Temple was included in the frame, creating a sense of depth and layering. The foreground and background combination also adds a sense of depth to the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Adults 25 yuan/person, Seniors and Children 12 yuan/person; ② Opening Hours: Summer and Autumn 9:00-17:00, Winter and Spring 9:00-16:30.

Walking Guide

Take Subway Line 2 or Line 5 and get off at Yonghegong Station (Exit F southeast). Walk west for 12 steps, turn left and walk south along Yonghegong Avenue for 235 meters, then turn left and walk east along Xilou Alley for 50 meters. Finally, turn left and walk north for 20 meters to reach the North Building sign.