The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to emphasize the layers of the eaves. The shot focuses on a section of the eaves, incorporating the ridge beasts, blue tiles, and the intricately carved decorations below. The diagonal composition makes the eave lines extend from the lower left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's attention to the details of the ridge beasts. The background is kept as a clear blue sky to avoid distracting elements. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Combo ticket 34 RMB, including admission and attraction tickets. ② Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM).

The Temple of Heaven - Architecture and a Corner of the Eaves

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No. 1A, Tiantan Dongli, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the building, using an upward angle to emphasize the layers of the eaves. The shot focuses on a section of the eaves, incorporating the ridge beasts, blue tiles, and the intricately carved decorations below. The diagonal composition makes the eave lines extend from the lower left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's attention to the details of the ridge beasts. The background is kept as a clear blue sky to avoid distracting elements. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Combo ticket 34 RMB, including admission and attraction tickets. ② Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM).

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station and exit from the D (southwest) exit.

Walk 303 meters west, then continue to the right.

Walk southwest to the Danbi Stone Carvings in Tiantan Park (on your right), then turn left.

Walk south for 72 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south for 72 meters to reach your destination.

Walk north to the Temple of Heaven (on your left) and then proceed in the left-forward direction.

Walk 10 meters along Tiantan Road and turn left.

Walk southwest through the Temple of Heaven Park - after passing the livestock shed foundation stones (on your left), turn slightly left and continue walking.

Walk west to the Tiananmen Park - G泉an Spring Well (on your right) and then turn left. (Note: "G泉an" is a transliteration of "甘" which may not be a common name in English. If it is a proper noun, you might want to use "Gan" instead of "G泉an". Here is the corrected version if needed: Walk west to the Tiananmen Park - Gan Spring Well (on your right) and then turn left.)