The photographer stands directly below the plaque, shooting upward with a centered composition to place the “Qiniannmen” plaque in the center of the frame, highlighting the gold border and blue background. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto or 3x zoom on a phone to clearly capture the decorative details. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 15 RMB during the high season and 10 RMB during the low season. A combined ticket costs 34 RMB in the high season and 28 RMB in the low season.

Temple of Heaven - Qiniannmen Plaque

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly below the plaque, shooting upward with a centered composition to place the “Qiniannmen” plaque in the center of the frame, highlighting the gold border and blue background. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto or 3x zoom on a phone to clearly capture the decorative details. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 15 RMB during the high season and 10 RMB during the low season. A combined ticket costs 34 RMB in the high season and 28 RMB in the low season.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station and exit from the Southwest Exit (D).

Walk 10 meters along Tiantan Road and turn left.

Walk 303 meters west, then continue to the right.

Walk west to the Temple of Heaven Park - Ganquan Well (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk south past the Qiniang Gate (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south past the Qiniang Gate (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk north to the Temple of Heaven (on the left side of the road), then continue toward the left-front.

Walk southwest to the Danbi Stone Carvings in the Temple of Heaven Park (on your right), then turn left.

Walk southwest through the Temple of Heaven Park. After passing the Livestock Shelter Pillar Foundations (on your left), turn left and continue forward.