The model stands beside the red wall next to the main gate, and the photographer shoots from the side to create a stronger sense of space.
Photography equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55.
Travel tips:
① Admission is 2 RMB per person; it's 10 RMB per person if you want to visit the享殿 (enjoying hall). It's recommended to buy tickets a day in advance on Meituan to avoid waiting in line at the venue.
② The best time for photography is around the golden hour, around 17:00, when the sunlight hitting the red wall looks particularly beautiful.

The Temple of Earth - Red Wall beside the Red Gate

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

Photography Tips

The model stands beside the red wall next to the main gate, and the photographer shoots from the side to create a stronger sense of space. Photography equipment: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55. Travel tips: ① Admission is 2 RMB per person; it's 10 RMB per person if you want to visit the享殿 (enjoying hall). It's recommended to buy tickets a day in advance on Meituan to avoid waiting in line at the venue. ② The best time for photography is around the golden hour, around 17:00, when the sunlight hitting the red wall looks particularly beautiful.

Walking Guide

Exit from Gate B at Tiananmen East Station, turn right, and walk 100 meters, then turn left onto Nanchizi Street. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit from Gate B at Tiananmen East Station, turn right, and walk 100 meters, then turn left onto Nanchizi Street.

Turn right and walk straight for 50 meters; the entrance with the red door will be on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and walk straight for 50 meters; the entrance with the red door will be on your right.

Walk 500 meters along Nanchizi Street and turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 500 meters along Nanchizi Street and turn left.

Turn left and continue straight for 100 meters to the ticket booth. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and continue straight for 100 meters to the ticket booth.

After getting your ticket, go straight and then turn left. Follow the red wall for 50 meters and then turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

After getting your ticket, go straight and then turn left. Follow the red wall for 50 meters and then turn right.

This is where the camera will be set up. — step-by-step photo guide

This is where the camera will be set up.