The photographer uses a drone for a centered composition, placing the ancient ginkgo tree in the middle of the frame to highlight its golden canopy, and the shot should include the full view of the ginkgo, the gray tile roofs of the surrounding temple, and the red walls and fences.

1. Travel tips: Open from 9:00 to 16:30 (the mountain gate closes at 17:00).
2. Other experiences: The best time to visit is from mid-October to early November.

Chang’an Guanyin Temple – Aerial Ancient Ginkgo

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Luohancave Village, Dongda Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a drone for a centered composition, placing the ancient ginkgo tree in the middle of the frame to highlight its golden canopy, and the shot should include the full view of the ginkgo, the gray tile roofs of the surrounding temple, and the red walls and fences. 1. Travel tips: Open from 9:00 to 16:30 (the mountain gate closes at 17:00). 2. Other experiences: The best time to visit is from mid-October to early November.

Walking Guide

If you're driving, simply navigate to Xi'an Guanyin Zen Temple and you will arrive directly at the destination. For those taking public transportation, board the subway line 2 and get off at Changning Palace Station, exit B. Then transfer to bus number 332 from Yu Baotou Village and ride for 31 stops to Nan Shi Village. After getting off the bus, it's about a 1-kilometer walk. Remember to search for Guanyin Zen Temple on public accounts before you go to make an appointment for your visit, available at any time of the day. — step-by-step photo guide

If you're driving, simply navigate to Xi'an Guanyin Zen Temple and you will arrive directly at the destination. For those taking public transportation, board the subway line 2 and get off at Changning Palace Station, exit B. Then transfer to bus number 332 from Yu Baotou Village and ride for 31 stops to Nan Shi Village. After getting off the bus, it's about a 1-kilometer walk. Remember to search for Guanyin Zen Temple on public accounts before you go to make an appointment for your visit, available at any time of the day.