Use a horizontal shooting angle with the red wall positioned at the bottom of the frame, and green trees covering the top to form a natural frame. The diamond patterns on the red wall are arranged horizontally, guiding the viewer’s gaze to extend, while the eaves’ lines enhance the sense of depth. The composition includes the main red wall, the eaves, and the green trees above, with green plants on the ground adding layers and balancing the natural and architectural elements. Travel Tip: Admission is 50 CNY.

Tanzhe Temple - The rotating Dharma wheel, large red walls, and green plants.

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At the foot of Tanzhe Mountain, Tanzhe Temple Town, Mentougou District, Beijing City

Photography Tips

Use a horizontal shooting angle with the red wall positioned at the bottom of the frame, and green trees covering the top to form a natural frame. The diamond patterns on the red wall are arranged horizontally, guiding the viewer’s gaze to extend, while the eaves’ lines enhance the sense of depth. The composition includes the main red wall, the eaves, and the green trees above, with green plants on the ground adding layers and balancing the natural and architectural elements. Travel Tip: Admission is 50 CNY.

Walking Guide

Walk 36 meters east and then turn left.

Walk south to the Imperial-built Xiuyun Chan Temple (on the left), then turn right.

Take the bus [931/M32/Tourist Line 21] to [Tan Zhe Temple Station].

Walk 17 meters west to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 17 meters west to reach your destination.

Walk south to the Tanzhe Temple mountain gate (on the right side of the road) and then turn left.

Walk southwest to the Mahavira Hall (on the left side of the path) and then turn left.

Walk north and pass the Qianlong Throne Exhibition Room (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk north for 64 meters and then turn left.

Walk north and pass the public restroom on your right, then continue toward the right.

Walk north for 111 meters, then turn right.

Walk south along the old Tan Wang Road for 14 meters and then turn left.