Photographers should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subject when shooting, using the side-backlight during the clear morning or afternoon to outline the contours of the person and the ancient tower.

Both smartphones and cameras can be used. For smartphones, switch to professional mode to adjust the settings; for cameras, use a focal length of 35-50mm with an aperture of f/4-f/5.6 to capture a clear and evocative image.

Xi’an Xiangji Temple – Ancient Pagoda

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Xiangji Temple (North Side), Xiyi Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

Photographers should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subject when shooting, using the side-backlight during the clear morning or afternoon to outline the contours of the person and the ancient tower. Both smartphones and cameras can be used. For smartphones, switch to professional mode to adjust the settings; for cameras, use a focal length of 35-50mm with an aperture of f/4-f/5.6 to capture a clear and evocative image.

Walking Guide

After ascending the steps, walk straight ahead to enter the temple. — step-by-step photo guide

After ascending the steps, walk straight ahead to enter the temple.

Walk straight for about one hundred and fifty meters along the left hand side, passing by the Hall of the Heavenly Kings. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about one hundred and fifty meters along the left hand side, passing by the Hall of the Heavenly Kings.

Walk straight for about fifty meters and then turn left at the intersection. Continue walking straight for about ten meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about fifty meters and then turn left at the intersection. Continue walking straight for about ten meters.

Take the Metro Line 2 to Hejiaying Station, then take a taxi or bus to Xiangjisi Temple, which should cost around ten yuan for the taxi ride. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Metro Line 2 to Hejiaying Station, then take a taxi or bus to Xiangjisi Temple, which should cost around ten yuan for the taxi ride.

Turn right and you'll see the ancient tower, that's where you can check in at the check-in spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and you'll see the ancient tower, that's where you can check in at the check-in spot.