The photographer stands on the indoor ground, using a low-angle shot, and it is recommended to use a wide-angle lens. The ceiling's wooden carvings and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall are symmetrically distributed, highlighting the balanced beauty of the architectural patterns. The framing includes the entire view of the ceiling and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall, fully displaying the carving details on the top and the wall. Travel Tips: ① Ticket price: 20 yuan per person; ② Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed every Tuesday during the summer.

Zhihua Temple - Detailed Wood Carvings on Walls and Ceiling Alcoves

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No. 5 Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Zhihua Temple (Southeast Corner)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on the indoor ground, using a low-angle shot, and it is recommended to use a wide-angle lens. The ceiling's wooden carvings and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall are symmetrically distributed, highlighting the balanced beauty of the architectural patterns. The framing includes the entire view of the ceiling and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall, fully displaying the carving details on the top and the wall. Travel Tips: ① Ticket price: 20 yuan per person; ② Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed every Tuesday during the summer.

Walking Guide

Walk west along Lumingcang Hutong to the public toilet on your right, then turn right.

Walk 55 meters west along the auxiliary road of Chaoyangmen Outer Street, then proceed to the right.

Walk 114 meters and turn right.

Walk 26 meters south, then turn right.

Walk west along the auxiliary road of Chaoyangmen Nei Street for 21 meters, then turn left.

Take Line 2 or Line 6 to Chaoyangmen Station and exit at the A (Northeast) exit.

Walk 189 meters west and then turn left.

Walk north for 82 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north for 82 meters to reach your destination.

Walk south along Nanshuiguan Hutong to Wudomei Supermarket (on your right) and then turn left.

Walk 69 meters east along Da Fangjia Hutong and then turn right.

Walk south along Little Archway Hutong, passing No. 1 Jia Lumi Warehouse Alley on your right, then turn right.