The model should stand in front of the threshold, positioned to the right side of the door without blocking the view behind. The photographer should stand 1 meter below the steps and use a close-up shot.

Admission: Off-season 10 CNY, peak season 15 CNY (not a combo ticket); no separate ticket is required for the斋宫 (Zhai Palace).

Shooting Time: Around 14:00

Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Temple of Heaven - Qianmen Gate of the Fasting Palace

Created bytklib

33.8k reviews

No. 7 Dongli, Tiantan Park, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model should stand in front of the threshold, positioned to the right side of the door without blocking the view behind. The photographer should stand 1 meter below the steps and use a close-up shot. Admission: Off-season 10 CNY, peak season 15 CNY (not a combo ticket); no separate ticket is required for the斋宫 (Zhai Palace). Shooting Time: Around 14:00 Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Walking Guide

Go straight through the arch and past a rectangular door, then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight through the arch and past a rectangular door, then turn right.

After entering, turn left and go through the small archway on the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, turn left and go through the small archway on the left front.

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫 (Sai Gong). — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫 (Sai Gong).

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and walk straight for 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and walk straight for 800 meters.

Go straight for about 100 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for about 100 meters.

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate.

The shooting location is at the small red door. — step-by-step photo guide

The shooting location is at the small red door.