The photographer stands slightly to the side and in front of the subject, shooting at eye level. The subject’s black attire contrasts sharply with the red walls and blue tiles; focusing on the background architecture with the foreground subject blurred creates a very atmospheric feel. Using a standard lens, the scene is faithfully reproduced, clearly showing the subject’s posture, clothing details, and the texture and colors of the ancient architecture. 1. Equipment Parameters: Fujifilm XT30II, 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: To enter the Circular Mound, you must purchase a combined ticket, which is currently 28 yuan in the off-season. ② Entry Time: In winter, you can enter the park at 8:00 AM. ③ Shooting Time: To capture an empty Tiantan, it's best to get up early and rush to your shooting spot. 3. Dress Suggestions: It’s recommended to wear dark clothing. If you have traditional Chinese attire, that’s even better—it’s both comfortable and fitting for the setting. 4. Additional Tips: You can focus on the subject to blur the background automatically, or focus on the landscape to blur the subject.

The Temple of Heaven - Round Mound Altar with red walls and blue tiles.

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7 Tiantan Nei, Tiantan Neighborhood, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands slightly to the side and in front of the subject, shooting at eye level. The subject’s black attire contrasts sharply with the red walls and blue tiles; focusing on the background architecture with the foreground subject blurred creates a very atmospheric feel. Using a standard lens, the scene is faithfully reproduced, clearly showing the subject’s posture, clothing details, and the texture and colors of the ancient architecture. 1. Equipment Parameters: Fujifilm XT30II, 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: To enter the Circular Mound, you must purchase a combined ticket, which is currently 28 yuan in the off-season. ② Entry Time: In winter, you can enter the park at 8:00 AM. ③ Shooting Time: To capture an empty Tiantan, it's best to get up early and rush to your shooting spot. 3. Dress Suggestions: It’s recommended to wear dark clothing. If you have traditional Chinese attire, that’s even better—it’s both comfortable and fitting for the setting. 4. Additional Tips: You can focus on the subject to blur the background automatically, or focus on the landscape to blur the subject.

Walking Guide

Exit at Tianqiao Station from Metro Line 8, take C exit, and walk 100 meters to the west gate. After entering, turn right and pass through the red gate, and you'll see the shooting location on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit at Tianqiao Station from Metro Line 8, take C exit, and walk 100 meters to the west gate. After entering, turn right and pass through the red gate, and you'll see the shooting location on your right.