The photographer stands directly facing the divine pear tree, keeping the camera at the same height as the tree trunk for a level shot, avoiding仰拍 or俯拍 to prevent distortion of proportions. Use center composition, placing the divine pear tree slightly to the right of the center of the frame, with the building in the background to add depth to the image. Use a 24-35mm lens on a camera or the 1x zoom on a phone to capture both the tree and the building in full while maintaining a moderate background perspective.

Temple of Heaven - North Slaughtering Pavilion and Chinese Pear Tree

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No. 1A, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Temple of Heaven Park

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly facing the divine pear tree, keeping the camera at the same height as the tree trunk for a level shot, avoiding仰拍 or俯拍 to prevent distortion of proportions. Use center composition, placing the divine pear tree slightly to the right of the center of the frame, with the building in the background to add depth to the image. Use a 24-35mm lens on a camera or the 1x zoom on a phone to capture both the tree and the building in full while maintaining a moderate background perspective.

Walking Guide

Exit at A2 of Tiantan East Gate Station on Line 5, then navigate to the Northern Slaughter House Pavilion. It's a 500-meter walk to get there.