The photographer should use an upward angle, standing below the building and close to the trees. It's recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x lens on a smartphone. Incorporate the green branches on the left side of the frame to add depth, with the main focus on a section of the temple architecture (eaves, yellow walls, and windows). Keep the background with a clear blue sky and a few clouds. Use the branches in the foreground to naturally frame the building, highlighting the details of the ancient structure and the harmonious blend with nature.

Gu Jiming Temple - tree branches with temple architecture stone railings and eaves

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No. 8 Jiefangmen, Taicheng Scenic Area, Ming City Wall, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province

Photography Tips

The photographer should use an upward angle, standing below the building and close to the trees. It's recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x lens on a smartphone. Incorporate the green branches on the left side of the frame to add depth, with the main focus on a section of the temple architecture (eaves, yellow walls, and windows). Keep the background with a clear blue sky and a few clouds. Use the branches in the foreground to naturally frame the building, highlighting the details of the ancient structure and the harmonious blend with nature.

Walking Guide

Take the subway [Line 3 / Line 4] to [Jiming Temple Station] and exit from Exit 4.

Walk south for 16 meters and turn right.

Walk west along Beijing East Road and turn right after you reach the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (on your right).

Walk west and pass the ancient Jiming Temple and Cihang Bridge (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west and pass the ancient Jiming Temple and Cihang Bridge (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk northeast along Jiming Temple Road to the public restroom (on your left), then turn left.