For the photo, use a level angle with the Tanzhe Temple plaque positioned on the left side of the frame, and include the complete stone arch on the right side to balance the composition. Make sure the shot captures the plaque, the arch, and the texture of the brick wall, while retaining the play of light and shadow through the leaves to enhance the depth.

Travel Tip: The admission fee is 50 RMB.

Beijing Tanzhe Temple - Tanzhe Temple Plaque and Entrance Archway

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At the foot of Tanzhe Mountain, Tanzhe Temple Town, Mentougou District, Beijing City.

Photography Tips

For the photo, use a level angle with the Tanzhe Temple plaque positioned on the left side of the frame, and include the complete stone arch on the right side to balance the composition. Make sure the shot captures the plaque, the arch, and the texture of the brick wall, while retaining the play of light and shadow through the leaves to enhance the depth. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 50 RMB.

Walking Guide

Walk south to the Tan Zhe Temple gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south to the Tan Zhe Temple gate (on the right side of the road), then turn left to reach your destination.

Walk south along the old Tanwang Road for 14 meters and turn left.

Take bus [931/M32/Tourist Line 21] to [Tanzhe Temple Station].

Walk southwest to the Mahavira Hall (on the left side of the path) and then turn left.

Walk north past the Qianlong Throne Room (on your right) and turn right.

Walk north for 64 meters and turn left.

Walk north and pass the public restroom on your right, then proceed towards the right front.

Walk north for 111 meters, then turn right.

Walk 36 meters east and then turn left.