The model stands on the highest platform, and the photographer takes photos from below on the steps.
1. Photography equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55mm.
2. Travel tips:
① Ticket price: 2 RMB per person; if visiting the hall, it's 10 RMB per person. It's recommended to buy tickets a day in advance on Meituan to avoid the queue at the site.
② Shooting time: January 12th, 15:50.
3. Additional tips: It's best to shoot during the golden hour, around 17:00, when the sunlight is warm and perfect for photos.

The Temple of Earth - Enjing Platform

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Temple of Earth (Dongcheng District, Beijing) - 480 meters walk from Exit A (Northwest) of Tiananmen East Subway Station.

Photography Tips

The model stands on the highest platform, and the photographer takes photos from below on the steps. 1. Photography equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55mm. 2. Travel tips: ① Ticket price: 2 RMB per person; if visiting the hall, it's 10 RMB per person. It's recommended to buy tickets a day in advance on Meituan to avoid the queue at the site. ② Shooting time: January 12th, 15:50. 3. Additional tips: It's best to shoot during the golden hour, around 17:00, when the sunlight is warm and perfect for photos.

Walking Guide

After turning right, continue walking along the red墙 for 100 meters, then turn right to enter the main gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. 

Note: The word "墙" (wall) was left in Chinese as there is no direct translation that fits naturally in English without additional context. If "red wall" is a known and specific feature, it can be kept as "red wall." Otherwise, it could be translated more naturally as "red wall" or simply "along the red path" depending on the context. 

For a more natural American English translation:
After turning right, continue walking along the red wall for 100 meters, then turn right to enter the main gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. — step-by-step photo guide

After turning right, continue walking along the red墙 for 100 meters, then turn right to enter the main gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Note: The word "墙" (wall) was left in Chinese as there is no direct translation that fits naturally in English without additional context. If "red wall" is a known and specific feature, it can be kept as "red wall." Otherwise, it could be translated more naturally as "red wall" or simply "along the red path" depending on the context. For a more natural American English translation: After turning right, continue walking along the red wall for 100 meters, then turn right to enter the main gate of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

After getting your ticket, go straight and then turn left. Walk 50 meters along the red wall and then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

After getting your ticket, go straight and then turn left. Walk 50 meters along the red wall and then turn right.

Exit from Tiananmen East Station, Line 1 at Exit B, turn right and walk 100 meters, then turn left onto Nanchizi Street. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Tiananmen East Station, Line 1 at Exit B, turn right and walk 100 meters, then turn left onto Nanchizi Street.

After entering, turn left and cross the bridge, then enter through the small door on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, turn left and cross the bridge, then enter through the small door on the left.

After entering, go up the steps on the right, turn right on the platform, and the shooting spot is in front of the stone railing. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, go up the steps on the right, turn right on the platform, and the shooting spot is in front of the stone railing.

Walk 500 meters along Nanchi Zi Street and then turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 500 meters along Nanchi Zi Street and then turn left.

Walk straight for 150 meters to reach the ticket booth. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for 150 meters to reach the ticket booth.