The photograph captures the grandeur and magnificence of the Temple of Heaven from a slightly elevated side angle.
Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: 2 RMB, free for seniors with valid ID;
② Opening Hours:
(1) Off-peak Season: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
(2) Peak Season: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
③ Best Time for Photography: Since the Temple of Heaven closes at 5:00 PM, the best time to capture photos is between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, when the light is especially soft.

The Forbidden City - Side Shot of the Temple of Earth

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No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum (south side)

Photography Tips

The photograph captures the grandeur and magnificence of the Temple of Heaven from a slightly elevated side angle. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 2 RMB, free for seniors with valid ID; ② Opening Hours: (1) Off-peak Season: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM; (2) Peak Season: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. ③ Best Time for Photography: Since the Temple of Heaven closes at 5:00 PM, the best time to capture photos is between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, when the light is especially soft.

Walking Guide

You can take the bus 60 from the South Entrance of Justice Road to Nanheyuan Station. After getting off, walk north along Nanheyuan Street for 488 meters, turn left and walk along Donghuamen Street for 420 meters, turn left and walk southwest along Donghuamen Road for 538 meters, then turn right and walk east for 24 meters, turn right and walk south for 133 meters, turn left and walk east for 68 meters, turn right and walk southeast for 88 meters, and finally turn left and walk north for 27 meters. You will arrive at the Temple of Heaven, where you can find the location.