Photography Tips: The model should stand on the imperial path in front of the hall, while the photographer stands behind the railing on the hall. Use a 2x or medium telephoto lens for the shoot.
Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent.
Photography Equipment: Use a Fujifilm XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit Suggestions: The Taímiào (Imperial Ancestral Temple) has a classic and elegant atmosphere, predominantly red. A simple outfit would be perfect.
Posing Tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these foolproof poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Beijing's Tai Miao - Imperial Way in Front of the Hall

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East Chang'an Street, Donghuamen Sub-district, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand on the imperial path in front of the hall, while the photographer stands behind the railing on the hall. Use a 2x or medium telephoto lens for the shoot. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent. Photography Equipment: Use a Fujifilm XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Taímiào (Imperial Ancestral Temple) has a classic and elegant atmosphere, predominantly red. A simple outfit would be perfect. Posing Tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these foolproof poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Step onto the platform of the Temple of Heaven. — step-by-step photo guide

Step onto the platform of the Temple of Heaven.

Turn right at this intersection and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and go straight.

Go through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go through this door.

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight.

Head directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Head directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate.

Walk through the arched bridge on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk through the arched bridge on the left.

Turn right and enter through the archway. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and enter through the archway.