Rule of thirds composition, with the person standing on the steps at the one-third mark. The background is the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, creating a sense of grandeur with the small figure. You can also opt for a close-up of the person. Morning or evening: Soft lighting and fewer tourists make it ideal for photography. Sunny day: Plenty of light is great for capturing details and wide shots. Use elements like steps and railings to guide the viewer's eye and emphasize the subject. Shooting from a low angle looking up can highlight the grandeur of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This is the most classic shooting spot. Using a wide-angle lens with a level and vertical composition can capture the solemn and majestic presence of the hall. Standing outside the left wall of the Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests also offers a great perspective.

Temple of Heaven Park - Photographing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and its eaves outside the west gate of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

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No. 1A, Tiantan Dongli, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Rule of thirds composition, with the person standing on the steps at the one-third mark. The background is the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, creating a sense of grandeur with the small figure. You can also opt for a close-up of the person. Morning or evening: Soft lighting and fewer tourists make it ideal for photography. Sunny day: Plenty of light is great for capturing details and wide shots. Use elements like steps and railings to guide the viewer's eye and emphasize the subject. Shooting from a low angle looking up can highlight the grandeur of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This is the most classic shooting spot. Using a wide-angle lens with a level and vertical composition can capture the solemn and majestic presence of the hall. Standing outside the left wall of the Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests also offers a great perspective.

Walking Guide

Walk 109 meters north from the Gate of Temple of Heaven Park, then turn right and walk 88 meters east. Continue to the right front and walk 53 meters east to reach the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The location is just outside the west gate, where you’ll see green-tiled and red-walled structures.