Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the door, and the photographer should position themselves two arm lengths away, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens.
Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent.
Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven is predominantly red and exudes a classical charm. Opt for a simple and elegant outfit.
Posing Tips: Use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If facing the camera makes you nervous, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Temple of Earth in Beijing - Red Gate area

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East Chang'an Street, Donghuamen Sub-district, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand in front of the door, and the photographer should position themselves two arm lengths away, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent. Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven is predominantly red and exudes a classical charm. Opt for a simple and elegant outfit. Posing Tips: Use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If facing the camera makes you nervous, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Walk through the arched bridge on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk through the arched bridge on the left.

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight.

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.

Navigate directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate.

Walk along the left side of the main hall and go inside. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk along the left side of the main hall and go inside.

Turn right and go through the arch. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go through the arch.

Turn right after going through the door and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right after going through the door and go straight.

Go through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go through this door.

Walk straight to the red door and turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight to the red door and turn right.

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.