The photographer stands at a lower position in front of the ancient building, adopting a low-angle shot. Withered branches extend from the bottom left corner, and prayer flags spread from the top right corner, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the main body of the architecture. The composition includes the foreground withered branches, the middle ground red walls and eaves, and the background blue sky with prayer flags, enhancing the sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the integration of natural elements. Travel tip: The entrance fee is 25 yuan.

Lama Temple - Red Pavilion and Bare Tree Branches

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Near No. 7 Ding, Andingmen East Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a lower position in front of the ancient building, adopting a low-angle shot. Withered branches extend from the bottom left corner, and prayer flags spread from the top right corner, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the main body of the architecture. The composition includes the foreground withered branches, the middle ground red walls and eaves, and the background blue sky with prayer flags, enhancing the sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the integration of natural elements. Travel tip: The entrance fee is 25 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk south and pass by Lexion Light Market (on your right), then turn right.

Walk along Yonghegong Street, pass the luggage storage (on your right), and then turn left.

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

Walk north past the Yonghe Palace and the Rebuilt Wanfu Pavilion Stele (on the left) and then turn right.

Walk east to Yonghe Temple - Zhaofolou (on your right) and then proceed in the left-front direction to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk east to Yonghe Temple - Zhaofolou (on your right) and then proceed in the left-front direction to reach your destination.

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

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