The model is sitting on the steps, and the photographer is standing about 5 meters away, behind a red light, with half of the red light as the foreground. If you have a long telephoto lens, you can stand even further back, making the light smaller and the composition more appealing. Admission: Off-season 10 RMB, high season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket). No separate ticket is needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Shooting Time: Around 14:00. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Temple of Heaven - Platform of Stone Steps at the Fasting Palace

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Opposite the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Tianqiao Shopping Mall)

Photography Tips

The model is sitting on the steps, and the photographer is standing about 5 meters away, behind a red light, with half of the red light as the foreground. If you have a long telephoto lens, you can stand even further back, making the light smaller and the composition more appealing. Admission: Off-season 10 RMB, high season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket). No separate ticket is needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Shooting Time: Around 14:00. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Walking Guide

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate.

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and go straight for 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and go straight for 800 meters.

Turn left after entering and go through the small archway on the left front. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left after entering and go through the small archway on the left front.

Go straight for about 100 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for about 100 meters.

Just ahead on your right, at the steps, is the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Just ahead on your right, at the steps, is the shooting location.

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫on your right. (Note: "斋宫" should be translated as "Abstinence Palace" or "Zhai Palace" depending on the context.) If "斋宫" refers to a specific historical site, you might prefer: Turn right at the sign for the Abstinence Palace on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫on your right. (Note: "斋宫" should be translated as "Abstinence Palace" or "Zhai Palace" depending on the context.) If "斋宫" refers to a specific historical site, you might prefer: Turn right at the sign for the Abstinence Palace on your right.