Temple of Heaven - Take a photo of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests from behind the trash bin near the Qiniamen Gate.
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No. 1A, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Photography Tips
1. For the best photo, shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest from behind the trash bin using a wide-angle lens. If using a phone, try a 2x zoom to avoid clutter and crowds. 2. Have the model squat in front of the trash bin so their head is fully visible. The photographer should squat about 1.5 meters away from the trash bin. 1. Equipment: Smartphone. 2. Travel Tips: Entrance tickets are 28 RMB in winter and 34 RMB in summer. 3. Outfit Suggestions: White and black clothing are recommended for better photo results. 4. Additional Tips: ① The Temple of Heaven Park can be very crowded, and the network may have issues. It’s faster to enter with an ID card. ② The front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is the busiest. After taking photos near the trash bin, consider moving to the back for better shots.
Walking Guide

Go straight.

Go straight through the doorway.

Walk straight toward the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Go straight ahead, and you'll see a corridor on your right. Proceed onto the corridor.

Turn left at the end of the corridor.

Continue straight along the corridor towards the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Take a right at the end.

Turn left and proceed straight toward the left side gate.

Turn left after entering the hall.

Take a taxi to the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven Park and enter through the ticket checkpoint. Alternatively, take Line 5 of the subway to the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven (Exit D), turn right, and proceed to the ticket checkpoint at the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven.

Go straight to the three trash bins at the foot of the hall entrance, then walk around to the back of the bins.

