The model sits on the steps, and the photographer stands about 5 meters away, behind a red light, using half of the red light as the foreground. If you have a telephoto lens, you can shoot from a further distance, making the light smaller and even more appealing!

Entrance Fee: Off-season 10 RMB, peak season 15 RMB (not a combined ticket). No separate ticket is needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong).

Shooting Time: Around 14:00

Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens

The Temple of Heaven - Platform of Stone Steps at the Fasting Palace

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No. 7 Dongli, Tiantan Park, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model sits on the steps, and the photographer stands about 5 meters away, behind a red light, using half of the red light as the foreground. If you have a telephoto lens, you can shoot from a further distance, making the light smaller and even more appealing! Entrance Fee: Off-season 10 RMB, peak season 15 RMB (not a combined ticket). No separate ticket is needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Shooting Time: Around 14:00 Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Walking Guide

Turn right at the sign for the Abstinence Palace on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the Abstinence Palace on your right.

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate.

The shooting spot is right ahead at the steps. — step-by-step photo guide

The shooting spot is right ahead at the steps.

Go straight for about 100 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for about 100 meters.

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and walk straight for 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven and walk straight for 800 meters.

After entering, turn left and go through the small archway on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, turn left and go through the small archway on the left.