The photographer is inside the front hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, capturing the ceiling from a vertical upward angle, fully displaying the roof beams, chandeliers, and the structure of the ceiling. A symmetrical composition is employed, utilizing the orderly arrangement of the roof beams and the symmetrical distribution of the ceiling grids and chandeliers to enhance the sense of order and highlight the depth of the architectural space. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: Admission to the Cultural Palace is 2 RMB, and the ticket for the Hall of Enjoyment is 15 RMB during peak season and 10 RMB during off-season (buying the ticket for the Hall of Enjoyment covers the 2 RMB admission fee). 2. Opening Hours: Off-season 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, peak season 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM.

The Temple of Heaven - Main Beams and Chandeliers

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Dong Chang'an Street, Donghuamen Sub-district, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer is inside the front hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, capturing the ceiling from a vertical upward angle, fully displaying the roof beams, chandeliers, and the structure of the ceiling. A symmetrical composition is employed, utilizing the orderly arrangement of the roof beams and the symmetrical distribution of the ceiling grids and chandeliers to enhance the sense of order and highlight the depth of the architectural space. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: Admission to the Cultural Palace is 2 RMB, and the ticket for the Hall of Enjoyment is 15 RMB during peak season and 10 RMB during off-season (buying the ticket for the Hall of Enjoyment covers the 2 RMB admission fee). 2. Opening Hours: Off-season 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, peak season 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station, exit at B Northeast Exit. Walk south for 7 meters, turn right and walk west for 410 meters, then turn right again and walk north for 532 meters. Turn right and follow Donghua Gate Road east for 103 meters, then turn right and walk south for 133 meters. Turn left and walk east for 68 meters, then turn right and walk southeast for 88 meters. Finally, turn left and walk north for 27 meters to reach the Temple of Heaven. When you enter the front hall, look up to see the chandelier.