Photography Tips: The model should stand on the steps, while the photographer stands at the ground level behind a tree, using a 1x/wide-angle lens.
Shooting Time: Around 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon, when the light is great.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f/2.8 lens.
Outfit Suggestions: The Temple is predominantly red and has a classic, ancient ambiance, so a simple outfit works well.
Posing Suggestions: Use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Temple of Heaven - Staircase in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony

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Tai Miao, Dongcheng District, Beijing (380 meters walk from Exit A Northwest of Tiananmen East Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The model should stand on the steps, while the photographer stands at the ground level behind a tree, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon, when the light is great. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f/2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Temple is predominantly red and has a classic, ancient ambiance, so a simple outfit works well. Posing Suggestions: Use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

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

Turn right and go straight.

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

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

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.

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

Turn right at this intersection and go straight.

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

Turn right and enter through the archway.

Head towards the building. — step-by-step photo guide

Head towards the building.

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

Arrive at the shooting location.