Low-angle shot, person sitting on the steps with the Temple of Heaven framing the background. A standard lens captures the layers of people and architecture, emphasizing a classical atmosphere.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Temple of Earth (also known as the Imperial Ancestral Temple)

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East Chang'an Street, Donghuamen Sub-district, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Low-angle shot, person sitting on the steps with the Temple of Heaven framing the background. A standard lens captures the layers of people and architecture, emphasizing a classical atmosphere.

Walking Guide

After exiting from Exit A of Tiananmen East Station on Subway Line 1, walk east and then turn left onto Nanchizi Street. Walk about 500 meters until you see a parking barrier. Don’t hesitate; turn left here, and you’ll arrive at the east gate of the Temple of Heaven.