Composition is based on the rule of thirds, with the figure positioned to the left of the frame, taking up one-third of the space, while the stone lion balances the composition on the right. The framing captures the entirety of the stone lion, the figure, and the background elements including green trees and distant rooftops, enhancing the environmental atmosphere. Travel Tips: Admission fee is 25 yuan.

Lantern Festival at Yonghe Temple - Taking a photo with the stone lion sculptures.

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No. 28 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (100 meters south of Exit C, Yonghegong Subway Station), within Yonghe Palace.

Photography Tips

Composition is based on the rule of thirds, with the figure positioned to the left of the frame, taking up one-third of the space, while the stone lion balances the composition on the right. The framing captures the entirety of the stone lion, the figure, and the background elements including green trees and distant rooftops, enhancing the environmental atmosphere. Travel Tips: Admission fee is 25 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk north past the Yonghe Temple Zhaotai Gate (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Yonghe Temple Zhaotai Gate (on your right) to reach your destination.

Walk west along Andingmen East Street for 52 meters, then turn left.

Walk along Yonghe Temple Street, pass the baggage storage (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk east along Xilou Hutong until you reach Huanhai Zunqin (on your left), then turn left.

Take the subway [Line 2 / Line 5] to [Yonghegong Station] and exit from the A (northwest) exit.

Walk south and turn right after passing Leshing Light Workshop (on the right).