The model is leaning against the eastern door frame of the red door, while the photographer uses the door as a frame, with the imperial hall and the eastern side hall as the backdrop.
Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, 18-55mm lens.
Posing suggestions:
1. Lean sideways against the red door frame, hands in pockets, looking forward.
2. Face the camera directly, leaning against the door frame, and use one hand to play with your hair.
Ticket prices: 2 RMB per person. If you want to enter the imperial hall, it costs 10 RMB per person. It's recommended to book tickets a day in advance on Meituan, as there is usually a queue at the site.
Best time for photos: It's suggested to shoot between 3:50 PM and 4:30 PM during the golden hour.

The Temple of Earth - Small Eastern Door of the Halberd Gate

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Temple of Earth (Dongcheng District, Beijing) - 380 meters walk from Exit A Northwest of Tiananmen East Subway Station.

Photography Tips

The model is leaning against the eastern door frame of the red door, while the photographer uses the door as a frame, with the imperial hall and the eastern side hall as the backdrop. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, 18-55mm lens. Posing suggestions: 1. Lean sideways against the red door frame, hands in pockets, looking forward. 2. Face the camera directly, leaning against the door frame, and use one hand to play with your hair. Ticket prices: 2 RMB per person. If you want to enter the imperial hall, it costs 10 RMB per person. It's recommended to book tickets a day in advance on Meituan, as there is usually a queue at the site. Best time for photos: It's suggested to shoot between 3:50 PM and 4:30 PM during the golden hour.

Walking Guide

Turn right after exiting the station and walk 50 meters to reach the circular gate checkpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right after exiting the station and walk 50 meters to reach the circular gate checkpoint.

Exit from Gate B at Tiananmen East Station. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Gate B at Tiananmen East Station.

Turn right at the intersection and walk 100 meters to reach the entrance of the Temple of Heaven. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the intersection and walk 100 meters to reach the entrance of the Temple of Heaven.

Go straight through the door, cross the bridge, and turn right. The door on your right is the location for the machine. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight through the door, cross the bridge, and turn right. The door on your right is the location for the machine.

Walk 500 meters along Nanchizi Avenue to reach the T-intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 500 meters along Nanchizi Avenue to reach the T-intersection.

After checking your ticket, turn left and walk 20 meters to the next intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

After checking your ticket, turn left and walk 20 meters to the next intersection.

Turn left at the intersection and continue walking for 150 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the intersection and continue walking for 150 meters.