The photographer is positioned directly in front of the model, who stands to the right side of the "Pear Tree Courtyard" plaque, slightly right of center in the frame. Using a foreground composition, the golden ginkgo leaves around the scene serve as a natural frame, highlighting the model and the plaque, and adding depth to the image. The background includes the red walls and the plaque, while the foreground incorporates the ginkgo leaves. The architectural details, such as the roof tiles and carvings, are retained. The background is compressed to tightly integrate the red walls, the plaque, and the ginkgo leaves, emphasizing the atmosphere of the ancient building in autumn. Travel Tips: The courtyard is open year-round from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM.

Tanzhe Temple - Ginkgo Leaves and Pear Tree Courtyard Plaque

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No. 288 Tanwang Road, Mentougou District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the model, who stands to the right side of the "Pear Tree Courtyard" plaque, slightly right of center in the frame. Using a foreground composition, the golden ginkgo leaves around the scene serve as a natural frame, highlighting the model and the plaque, and adding depth to the image. The background includes the red walls and the plaque, while the foreground incorporates the ginkgo leaves. The architectural details, such as the roof tiles and carvings, are retained. The background is compressed to tightly integrate the red walls, the plaque, and the ginkgo leaves, emphasizing the atmosphere of the ancient building in autumn. Travel Tips: The courtyard is open year-round from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the main entrance of Tanzhe Temple. After getting out of the car, enter from the front and walk straight for 45 meters to the end of the road, then turn left. Continue straight to the end and turn right, then walk straight for 23 meters to the祖师殿 (Patriarch Hall). Turn left before the Patriarch Hall to reach the Pear Tree Courtyard. Take your photos and check-in by the wall.