The model stands in front of the small gate, and the photographer stands 3 meters directly in front of the model to take photos, with about 1/4 of the sky as the background.

Ticket prices: Off-season 10 RMB, peak season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket), no separate ticket needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong).

Shooting time: Around 14:30

Shooting tips: Most of the Yulania buds on this tree are still in bud form. It's recommended to wait a few more days for a better shot from this angle.

Shooting equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Temple of Heaven - Qi Palace Sleeping Palace Courtyard

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

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the small gate, and the photographer stands 3 meters directly in front of the model to take photos, with about 1/4 of the sky as the background. Ticket prices: Off-season 10 RMB, peak season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket), no separate ticket needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Shooting time: Around 14:30 Shooting tips: Most of the Yulania buds on this tree are still in bud form. It's recommended to wait a few more days for a better shot from this angle. Shooting equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Walking Guide

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 (Zhaigong). 

Note: Since "斋宫" is a specific name, it can be kept in Pinyin as "Zhaigong" if there's no well-known English equivalent. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Note: Since "斋宫" is a specific name, it can be kept in Pinyin as "Zhaigong" if there's no well-known English equivalent.

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

Go straight for about 100 meters.

After passing through the arch, walk straight for 20 meters to reach the photography spot. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through the arch, walk straight for 20 meters to reach the photography spot.

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

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate.

Enter from the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven, then walk straight for 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter from the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven, then walk straight for 800 meters.