The photographer faces the Qiniandian gate, shooting at eye level from a perpendicular angle to fully capture the gate sign, polychrome paintings, and snowy scenery. The composition uses the central composition technique, placing the “Qiniandian” plaque at the center of the frame, leveraging the symmetrical layout to enhance the visual focus on the architectural decoration and snow.

1. Travel Tips:
①Ticket Prices: Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Individual ticket 15 RMB, Combined ticket 34 RMB; Off-peak season (November 1 - March 31): Individual ticket 10 RMB, Combined ticket 28 RMB.
②Opening Hours: Peak season: Qiniandian Hall 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:30 PM; Off-peak season: Qiniandian Hall 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

2. Additional Tips:
①The Combined ticket includes admission to the Qiniandian Hall. The venue is closed on Mondays.
②The night lighting is only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays during the off-peak season.

Temple of Heaven Park - photograph the plaque decoration of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the red gate.

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Qiniandian, Tiantan Park, No. 1A Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer faces the Qiniandian gate, shooting at eye level from a perpendicular angle to fully capture the gate sign, polychrome paintings, and snowy scenery. The composition uses the central composition technique, placing the “Qiniandian” plaque at the center of the frame, leveraging the symmetrical layout to enhance the visual focus on the architectural decoration and snow. 1. Travel Tips: ①Ticket Prices: Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Individual ticket 15 RMB, Combined ticket 34 RMB; Off-peak season (November 1 - March 31): Individual ticket 10 RMB, Combined ticket 28 RMB. ②Opening Hours: Peak season: Qiniandian Hall 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:30 PM; Off-peak season: Qiniandian Hall 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM. 2. Additional Tips: ①The Combined ticket includes admission to the Qiniandian Hall. The venue is closed on Mondays. ②The night lighting is only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays during the off-peak season.

Walking Guide

Take the No. 60 bus and get off at Fahua Temple. Walk south along Tiantan Road for 131 meters, turn right and walk for 18 meters, then turn left and walk along Tiantan Road for 21 meters. Turn right and walk west for 303 meters, then walk slightly to the right and continue west for 228 meters. Turn left and walk southwest for 150 meters, then walk slightly left and continue southwest for 42 meters. Turn left and walk south for 24 meters to reach the final destination, the Qiniandian Gate, which is your shooting location.