The photographer stands in front of the archway, framing the scene at eye level, using the structured form of the archway to create a visual focal point, with symmetrical buildings and plants on both sides, and utilizing the archway’s doorway to create a sense of spatial depth. Other tips: ① The road at Jiming Temple is one-way; follow the signs to avoid retracing your steps. ② The entry points for e-tickets and paper tickets are different, both located at the South Gate.

Gu Jiming Temple - Memorial Archway

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Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in front of the archway, framing the scene at eye level, using the structured form of the archway to create a visual focal point, with symmetrical buildings and plants on both sides, and utilizing the archway’s doorway to create a sense of spatial depth. Other tips: ① The road at Jiming Temple is one-way; follow the signs to avoid retracing your steps. ② The entry points for e-tickets and paper tickets are different, both located at the South Gate.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 4 and get on at Caochangmen Station (enter at Exit 2). Then, get off at Jiming Temple Station (exit at Exit 5). Walk 54 meters north along Taiping North Road, turn left and walk 317 meters west along Beijing East Road, turn right and walk 198 meters north along Jiming Temple Road, turn left and walk 127 meters northwest to reach the ancient Jiming Temple. Walk 83 meters south to reach the ancient Jiming Temple Archway, where you'll find the shooting location.