Stand under the temple eaves and use an upward angle to capture the scene. Utilize the foreground eaves as a natural frame to highlight the multi-tiered roofs and bells in the middle distance. Include the distant city skyscrapers in the background to create a contrast between ancient and modern. Travel Tip: The ticket price is 10 RMB, and it’s 15 RMB on special holidays.

The Ancient Jiming Temple - capturing the complex of temple buildings through the eaves and the distant cityscape.

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No. 8 Jiefang Gate, Ming City Wall Taicheng Scenic Area, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province

Photography Tips

Stand under the temple eaves and use an upward angle to capture the scene. Utilize the foreground eaves as a natural frame to highlight the multi-tiered roofs and bells in the middle distance. Include the distant city skyscrapers in the background to create a contrast between ancient and modern. Travel Tip: The ticket price is 10 RMB, and it’s 15 RMB on special holidays.

Walking Guide

Walk west and pass by the ancient Jiming Temple and Cihang Bridge (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk west and pass by the ancient Jiming Temple and Cihang Bridge (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk west along Beijing East Road until you reach the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (on your right), then turn right.

Take the Line 3/4 subway to Jiming Temple Station and exit from Exit 4.

Walk south for 16 meters and turn right.

Walk northeast along Jiming Temple Road to the public restroom (on your left) and then turn left.