The model stands about 10 meters from the red wall, near the arch, creating some distance between the arch and the red wall. The photographer takes a squatting position for an upward shot, incorporating the background of the red wall and the magnolia flowers.

Admission: Off-season 10 RMB, Peak season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket), no separate ticket needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong).

Shooting Time: Around 14:00

Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Temple of Heaven - Zaijin Palace Arch Wall with Magnolia Flowers

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

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The model stands about 10 meters from the red wall, near the arch, creating some distance between the arch and the red wall. The photographer takes a squatting position for an upward shot, incorporating the background of the red wall and the magnolia flowers. Admission: Off-season 10 RMB, Peak season 15 RMB (not a combo ticket), no separate ticket needed for the斋宫 (Zhaigong). Shooting Time: Around 14:00 Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens

Walking Guide

After passing through the arch, you'll find the spot for taking photos. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through the arch, you'll find the spot for taking photos.

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫 (Sai Palace). — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the sign for the斋宫 (Sai Palace).

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.

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

Go straight for about 100 meters.

Turn right after you enter, and go through the small archway ahead on the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right after you enter, and go through the small archway ahead on the right.

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

Turn right at the sign for the West Gate.