Photographers should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subjects, leveraging the symmetrical beauty of the temple architecture for composition, and incorporating elements such as archways and pagodas into the frame. The soft light during early morning or late afternoon hours can better capture an antique ambiance.

In terms of equipment, both smartphones and cameras are suitable. For smartphones, switch to the professional mode to adjust parameters; for cameras, select a focal length of 35-50mm and an aperture of f/2.8-f/4 to highlight the texture and atmosphere of the image.

Xi’an Xiangji Temple – Sacred Stone Gate

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West side of Xiangjisi Primary School, Guodu Town, Xingxing Road, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

Photographers should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subjects, leveraging the symmetrical beauty of the temple architecture for composition, and incorporating elements such as archways and pagodas into the frame. The soft light during early morning or late afternoon hours can better capture an antique ambiance. In terms of equipment, both smartphones and cameras are suitable. For smartphones, switch to the professional mode to adjust parameters; for cameras, select a focal length of 35-50mm and an aperture of f/2.8-f/4 to highlight the texture and atmosphere of the image.

Walking Guide

After ascending the steps, enter the temple. — step-by-step photo guide

After ascending the steps, enter the temple.

Walk straight for about three hundred meters along the right side. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about three hundred meters along the right side.

The right-hand side stone gate behind the main hall is the check-in spot. — step-by-step photo guide

The right-hand side stone gate behind the main hall is the check-in spot.

Take the subway Line 2 to Hejiaying Station, then take a taxi or bus to Xiangjisi Temple, which should cost about 10 yuan by taxi. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the subway Line 2 to Hejiaying Station, then take a taxi or bus to Xiangjisi Temple, which should cost about 10 yuan by taxi.