The photographer stands in the open courtyard, opting for a flat shooting angle, capturing the ancient architecture in the same frame as the Galaxy SOHO in the background. Using the rule of thirds, the eaves of the ancient building are positioned at one-third on the right side of the frame, while the pear blossom tree is at one-third on the left side. The distant view in the center of the frame is the Galaxy SOHO, creating a visual balance. Opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. The venue is closed on Mondays. The ticket price is 20 yuan, and the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays can enter for free. Tickets can be purchased through the official WeChat account.

Zhihua Temple - Capturing Galaxy SOHO within the temple grounds

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No. 5 Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in the open courtyard, opting for a flat shooting angle, capturing the ancient architecture in the same frame as the Galaxy SOHO in the background. Using the rule of thirds, the eaves of the ancient building are positioned at one-third on the right side of the frame, while the pear blossom tree is at one-third on the left side. The distant view in the center of the frame is the Galaxy SOHO, creating a visual balance. Opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. The venue is closed on Mondays. The ticket price is 20 yuan, and the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays can enter for free. Tickets can be purchased through the official WeChat account.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 6 to Chaoyangmen Station and exit from Exit H or G. After exiting, walk south to the end of Dongshuijing Hutong, which is west of Galaxy SOHO, then turn left. Continue east along Dafangjia Hutong to the end, and turn right. Walk south along Xiaopaifang Hutong until you reach the eastern entrance of Lumicang Hutong, then turn right. You'll see Zhihua Temple.