Use a centered composition, placing the uniquely shaped bonsai at the center of the frame to highlight its twisted branches and lush foliage. Shoot from a slightly elevated angle, using the bonsai as the foreground, a stone balustrade as the midground, and the traditional Chinese building rooftops as the background to create depth. It is recommended to use a standard lens to ensure the subject is clear and the environmental elements are fully captured, showcasing the atmosphere of a Chinese garden.

Travel Tips:
①Ticket Price: 10 RMB;
②Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 5:15 PM. On the 1st and 15th of each month, the opening hours are 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Ancient Jiming Temple - capturing the uniquely shaped bonsai trees at the railing area.

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No. 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu (410 meters walk from Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Use a centered composition, placing the uniquely shaped bonsai at the center of the frame to highlight its twisted branches and lush foliage. Shoot from a slightly elevated angle, using the bonsai as the foreground, a stone balustrade as the midground, and the traditional Chinese building rooftops as the background to create depth. It is recommended to use a standard lens to ensure the subject is clear and the environmental elements are fully captured, showcasing the atmosphere of a Chinese garden. Travel Tips: ①Ticket Price: 10 RMB; ②Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 5:15 PM. On the 1st and 15th of each month, the opening hours are 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk west along Beijing East Road until you reach the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (on your right), then turn right.

Walk south for 16 meters and then turn right.

Take the subway [Line 3 / Line 4] to [Jiming Temple Station] and exit from Exit 4.

Walk northeast along Jiming Temple Road to Jiming Tea House (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk 13 meters west to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 13 meters west to reach your destination.