Using symmetrical composition, arrange the golden pillars, clock, and the painted elements in the background symmetrically to create a balanced and visually impactful image. The framing should fully display the clock and the two golden pillars above and below it, while retaining the ceiling paintings as the backdrop to highlight the historical and artistic atmosphere of the Zhonghua Bell and the Zhong. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to ensure clear details. Maintain a straight shooting angle to preserve the verticality of the image and avoid any skewing that could affect the symmetry. 1. Travel Tips: The Imperial Temple opened to the public on May 1, 1950. According to updates, the ancient architecture area underwent restoration in September 2023 and is scheduled to reopen in August 2024. It is advisable to check and confirm the latest opening information before your visit. 2. Other Tips: If you plan to visit, consider taking a taxi to Nanchi zi Street and entering the Imperial Temple from the East Gate for convenience.

The Temple of Heaven - Hall of Supreme Harmony's golden pillars, murals

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Tai Miao, Dongcheng District, Beijing (480 meters walk from Exit A, Tiananmen East Subway Station, Northwest Entrance)

Photography Tips

Using symmetrical composition, arrange the golden pillars, clock, and the painted elements in the background symmetrically to create a balanced and visually impactful image. The framing should fully display the clock and the two golden pillars above and below it, while retaining the ceiling paintings as the backdrop to highlight the historical and artistic atmosphere of the Zhonghua Bell and the Zhong. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to ensure clear details. Maintain a straight shooting angle to preserve the verticality of the image and avoid any skewing that could affect the symmetry. 1. Travel Tips: The Imperial Temple opened to the public on May 1, 1950. According to updates, the ancient architecture area underwent restoration in September 2023 and is scheduled to reopen in August 2024. It is advisable to check and confirm the latest opening information before your visit. 2. Other Tips: If you plan to visit, consider taking a taxi to Nanchi zi Street and entering the Imperial Temple from the East Gate for convenience.

Walking Guide

Take bus 60 and get off at Nanhelian Station. Continue forward, walk 40 meters along Nanhelian Street, then turn right. Cross the street via the crosswalk and continue along Nanhelian Street for 80 meters. Turn right into Nanwanzi Alley, then turn right again into Beiwanzi Alley. Walk 100 meters along Beiwanzi Alley, turn left, and continue for 170 meters. Turn right onto Nanchizi Street and walk 110 meters. Turn left and walk 120 meters. Turn slightly right and walk 10 meters, then turn right and walk another 10 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 50 meters, then turn right and walk 80 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 40 meters, then turn slightly left again and walk 50 meters. Turn left and walk 80 meters, then turn right, cross the street, and continue forward for 60 meters. Turn left, cross the street again, and continue for 80 meters. Go up the stairs, head to the diagonal opposite corner of the intersection, and continue forward for 10 meters. You will reach the center of the main hall where the bianzhong (bronze chime bells) are located, which is your checkpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

Take bus 60 and get off at Nanhelian Station. Continue forward, walk 40 meters along Nanhelian Street, then turn right. Cross the street via the crosswalk and continue along Nanhelian Street for 80 meters. Turn right into Nanwanzi Alley, then turn right again into Beiwanzi Alley. Walk 100 meters along Beiwanzi Alley, turn left, and continue for 170 meters. Turn right onto Nanchizi Street and walk 110 meters. Turn left and walk 120 meters. Turn slightly right and walk 10 meters, then turn right and walk another 10 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 50 meters, then turn right and walk 80 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 40 meters, then turn slightly left again and walk 50 meters. Turn left and walk 80 meters, then turn right, cross the street, and continue forward for 60 meters. Turn left, cross the street again, and continue for 80 meters. Go up the stairs, head to the diagonal opposite corner of the intersection, and continue forward for 10 meters. You will reach the center of the main hall where the bianzhong (bronze chime bells) are located, which is your checkpoint.