The photographer stands in front of the stone, shooting upward at a low angle to highlight the massive canopy of the ginkgo tree and convey a sense of awe. Using central composition, the ginkgo is placed at the center of the frame to emphasize the subject. 1. Travel Tips: a. Admission Fee: Admission is free, and no reservation is needed on regular days. However, during the peak season (end of October to November, the ginkgo season), reservations should be made in advance through the "Zhongnan Chan Yun" WeChat public account. b. Best Photography Time: It is recommended to visit in the early morning (7:00-9:00) when there are fewer people and the light is soft, suitable for capturing a tranquil atmosphere, or in the afternoon (15:00-17:00) when the sunlight is slanted, making the ginkgo leaves more translucent and golden. 2. Other Experiences: a. The best viewing period is from early November to mid-November (when the ginkgo leaves are fully yellow). b. There is a large flow of people on weekends/holidays, so it is recommended to visit on a weekday morning.

Guanyin Temple – Ancient Ginkgo Tree

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Luohancave Village, Dongda Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

The photographer stands in front of the stone, shooting upward at a low angle to highlight the massive canopy of the ginkgo tree and convey a sense of awe. Using central composition, the ginkgo is placed at the center of the frame to emphasize the subject. 1. Travel Tips: a. Admission Fee: Admission is free, and no reservation is needed on regular days. However, during the peak season (end of October to November, the ginkgo season), reservations should be made in advance through the "Zhongnan Chan Yun" WeChat public account. b. Best Photography Time: It is recommended to visit in the early morning (7:00-9:00) when there are fewer people and the light is soft, suitable for capturing a tranquil atmosphere, or in the afternoon (15:00-17:00) when the sunlight is slanted, making the ginkgo leaves more translucent and golden. 2. Other Experiences: a. The best viewing period is from early November to mid-November (when the ginkgo leaves are fully yellow). b. There is a large flow of people on weekends/holidays, so it is recommended to visit on a weekday morning.

Walking Guide

Navigate to "Guangyin Temple" or "Guanyin Temple in Luohancun". The detailed address is Luohancun, Dongdajie Office, Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Alternatively, take bus numbers 332, 333, or 734 to Nanshi Village Bus Station, then walk approximately 1000 meters to reach Guangyin Temple.