Stand slightly higher in front of the stone basin and shoot from above, placing the stone basin in the center of the frame to highlight its carved textures. Capture the entire stone basin, and include the red railing in the foreground to form a natural frame. Leave some of the temple buildings and trees in the background to enhance the ambiance. A wide-angle lens is recommended to fully showcase the integration of the stone basin with its surroundings. Travel tip: Admission is free.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Giant Stone Basin

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Fayuan Temple, No. 7 Fayuan Temple Front Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

Stand slightly higher in front of the stone basin and shoot from above, placing the stone basin in the center of the frame to highlight its carved textures. Capture the entire stone basin, and include the red railing in the foreground to form a natural frame. Leave some of the temple buildings and trees in the background to enhance the ambiance. A wide-angle lens is recommended to fully showcase the integration of the stone basin with its surroundings. Travel tip: Admission is free.

Walking Guide

Walk north and pass by the Fayuan Temple - Minzhong Pavilion (on your left) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north and pass by the Fayuan Temple - Minzhong Pavilion (on your left) to reach your destination.

Walk west along Fayuansi Qian Street, passing Fayuansi Temple and the Fayuansi Distribution Center (on your right), then turn right.

Take the subway [Line 4 / Daxing Line / Line 7] to [Caishi Kou Station], and exit from the G Southwest exit.

After walking past the site of Liaodong's East Gate (on your right), turn left.

Walk south along Xizhuan Hutong to the temple, where you will find a pavilion on your left, then turn right.

Walk south along Xizhuan Hutong, passing the Zhugua Academy on your right, then turn left.

Walk north for 25 meters and turn left.