Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the photographer utilizes the red architectural pillars to form a natural frame, capturing the distant red walls, rooftops, and pine trees within it. The photographer slightly tilts the camera upward, incorporating the red gate into the foreground, and adds pine tree branches in the midground to enhance the sense of depth. The background retains the blue sky and the ancient building's rooftops. This technique compresses the space, emphasizing the subject within the frame and enhancing the depth of the image. Travel Tips: The entrance fee is 2 yuan. Seniors can enter for free with valid identification. The admission to the main hall is 10 yuan in the off-season and 15 yuan in the peak season.

Temple of Heaven - Capturing the architecture, stone railings, and greenery through the red gate.

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

Photography Tips

Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the photographer utilizes the red architectural pillars to form a natural frame, capturing the distant red walls, rooftops, and pine trees within it. The photographer slightly tilts the camera upward, incorporating the red gate into the foreground, and adds pine tree branches in the midground to enhance the sense of depth. The background retains the blue sky and the ancient building's rooftops. This technique compresses the space, emphasizing the subject within the frame and enhancing the depth of the image. Travel Tips: The entrance fee is 2 yuan. Seniors can enter for free with valid identification. The admission to the main hall is 10 yuan in the off-season and 15 yuan in the peak season.

Walking Guide

Walk north along Nanchizi Street and turn left after passing the HanTing Hotel Beijing (on your right).

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen East Station, then exit from the Southwest Exit (D).

Walk 281 meters northeast and turn left.

Walk 170 meters west and then turn right.

Walk northwest and take a left turn after passing the public restroom on your right.

Walk 68 meters east and then turn right.

Walk south for 49 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south for 49 meters to reach your destination.

Walk south to the Deer-shaped Cypress (on the right side of the road), then turn left.

Walk 86 meters to the east, then move to the left rear.

Walk southeast to the eastern annex of the enjoyment hall (on your left) and then turn right.