1. Positioning: The photographer stands in the courtyard, facing the building cluster’s roof, and slightly tilts the camera upward to highlight the details and layers of the roof. 2. Composition: Use a diagonal composition where the roof lines extend from the bottom left to the top right of the frame, enhancing the symmetry and visual appeal of the image. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a phone to emphasize details while keeping the main subject clear. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket costs 20 RMB, with a 50% discount for students. The site is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it’s closed on Mondays. For a deep dive, plan to spend about 2 hours; for a quick visit, 1 hour is sufficient. There is a parking lot across the street from the main entrance, with a rate of 8 RMB per hour. 2. Additional Tips: This is a less-known and less-crowded site, and no reservation is required. The staff at the entrance are very knowledgeable and helpful, whether you ask about cultural or historical information.

Fuchengmen Inner Street, Temple of the Emperors - Ancient Architectural Complex Rooftops

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131 Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, Beijing Imperial Ancestral Temple

Photography Tips

1. Positioning: The photographer stands in the courtyard, facing the building cluster’s roof, and slightly tilts the camera upward to highlight the details and layers of the roof. 2. Composition: Use a diagonal composition where the roof lines extend from the bottom left to the top right of the frame, enhancing the symmetry and visual appeal of the image. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a phone to emphasize details while keeping the main subject clear. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket costs 20 RMB, with a 50% discount for students. The site is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it’s closed on Mondays. For a deep dive, plan to spend about 2 hours; for a quick visit, 1 hour is sufficient. There is a parking lot across the street from the main entrance, with a rate of 8 RMB per hour. 2. Additional Tips: This is a less-known and less-crowded site, and no reservation is required. The staff at the entrance are very knowledgeable and helpful, whether you ask about cultural or historical information.

Walking Guide

You can take Line 2 of the subway to Fuchengmen Station, or Line 4 to Xisi Station. The Temple of Emperors of Successive Dynasties is located at No. 131, Fuchengmen Nei Street, Xicheng District.