I recommend that the photographer stand near the top of the tower, slightly pull back, and shoot at an upward angle to enhance the grandeur of the building. Use the rule of thirds composition to place the golden decorations at the top in the upper one-third of the frame, highlighting the main subject. A medium telephoto lens is recommended to compress the perspective and emphasize the architectural details.

Gu Jiming Temple - Temple Pagoda Top Architecture and Sky

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

Photography Tips

I recommend that the photographer stand near the top of the tower, slightly pull back, and shoot at an upward angle to enhance the grandeur of the building. Use the rule of thirds composition to place the golden decorations at the top in the upper one-third of the frame, highlighting the main subject. A medium telephoto lens is recommended to compress the perspective and emphasize the architectural details.

Walking Guide

You can take Line 3 or Line 4 of the subway and get off at Jiming Temple Station. Exit from either Exit 5 or 6, and walk for a few minutes to reach the historic Jiming Temple.