Shoot from a low angle, looking up, using foreground elements like green branches to form a natural frame, enhancing the sense of depth. The main subject, the temple (roof and plaques), should be positioned at the bottom of the frame, with the cloudy sky in the background to balance the composition. A standard lens is recommended to ensure clear details of the architecture. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 50 CNY; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Tanzhe Temple - Mahavira Hall and Plaque

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Tanzhe Temple, located on the northern side within the Tanzhe Mountain Foothills, southeastern Mentougou District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Shoot from a low angle, looking up, using foreground elements like green branches to form a natural frame, enhancing the sense of depth. The main subject, the temple (roof and plaques), should be positioned at the bottom of the frame, with the cloudy sky in the background to balance the composition. A standard lens is recommended to ensure clear details of the architecture. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 50 CNY; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk southeast to the基层殿 (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination. Note: I replaced "伽蓝殿" with "基层殿" because "伽蓝殿" does not have a direct English equivalent and it might be a specific name that is better left untranslated. However, if "伽蓝殿" is a proper name, it should remain unchanged. Here is the corrected version: Walk southeast to the伽蓝殿 (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk southeast to the基层殿 (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination. Note: I replaced "伽蓝殿" with "基层殿" because "伽蓝殿" does not have a direct English equivalent and it might be a specific name that is better left untranslated. However, if "伽蓝殿" is a proper name, it should remain unchanged. Here is the corrected version: Walk southeast to the伽蓝殿 (on the left side of the road) and then you will reach your destination.

Walk south along the old Tanwang Road for 14 meters and then turn left.

Take the bus [931/M32/Tourist Line 21] to [Tanhe Temple Station].

Walk north past the Qianlong Emperor's Throne Room (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk southwest to the Mahavira Hall (on the left) and then turn left.

Walk north past the public restroom on your right, then proceed to the right.

Walk north for 64 meters and turn left.

Walk north for 111 meters and turn right.

Walk 36 meters east and then turn left.