As shown in the image, the photographer is 2 meters away from the mural, shooting horizontally. When shooting, be mindful to avoid passersby to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion. 1. Equipment Parameters: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, with a focal length of 40 and an aperture of around 4. 2. Travel Tips: The best time for shooting is around 4 pm. 3. Dressing Advice: Opt for simple or traditional style clothing, such as white or light-colored garments, to better blend into the solemn backdrop of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Xuanzang statue. 4. Photography Poses: You can clasp your hands together or hold a fan, face the camera or stand sideways for a profile shot, to convey an atmosphere of devotion and solemnity.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda South Square – Xuanzang Statue & Pagoda

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, slightly squatting to shoot at eye level, using a standard camera lens to capture the scene. The space is appropriately compressed, with the model maintaining a certain distance from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to ensure the pagoda's peak is fully framed. The model is positioned on the left side of the frame, with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the background on the right, creating a visual balance. Travel Guide: The opening hours during the summer period (March 1st - October 14th) are from 08:30 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. During the winter period (October 15th - February 29th), the opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:40, with last entry at 16:40.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – At Square Below Pagoda

The photographer chose a location that could accommodate both the statue of Xuanzang and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, with an appropriate distance to ensure the subjects were fully captured in the frame. A central composition was used, placing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at the center of the image to highlight its prominence, with the Xuanzang statue as a foreground element to add depth and narrative to the scene. A medium telephoto lens was employed to effectively compress space, closely integrating the Big Wild Goose Pagoda with the Xuanzang statue in the frame and reducing background distractions. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 25 yuan per person for climbing the Big Wild Goose Pagoda; ② Opening Hours: 09:00 to 17:00.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Scenic Area – Xuanzang Statue & Pagoda in Front of Daci’en Temple

Photo by Tang Dynasty Night City Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Tang Dynasty Night City Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the subject, capturing the shot at eye level. The Rule of Thirds is applied in the composition, with the subject slightly to the right in the middle of the frame, and the ancient architecture and red lanterns distributed in the upper part and background, creating visual balance. A mid-telephoto lens is used to compress space, making the connection between the subject and the ancient architecture and red lanterns more intimate, highlighting the subject while retaining the background atmosphere. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: Datang Everbright City is open for free; ② Opening Hours: Open all day.

Tang Dynasty Night City – With Red Lanterns

Photo by Tang Dynasty Night City – Drum Tower Night

Tang Dynasty Night City – Drum Tower Night

The photographer should position themselves slightly in front and to the side of the subject, at a height roughly level with the subject's chest to shoulder area, and use a slightly upward angle. Employ color contrast composition, where the character's clothing color contrasts with the warm yellow lights and red lanterns in the background, highlighting the main subject. Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to wear traditional costumes to enhance the atmosphere.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Square – With Arch Gate

Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned on the left third of the frame, with the photographer shooting at eye level. The composition includes green leaves in the foreground, a red wall in the background, and gray bricks at the bottom, enhancing the sense of depth. The model stands against the wall, holding a fan in one hand that naturally hangs down, and the other hand is in the pocket, with a relaxed posture. Opening hours: Da Ci'en Temple 08:00 - 18:30.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Red Wall Photo

Shoot from a slightly upward angle with the statue positioned on the left side of the frame, extending from the bottom to the distant tower and full moon, guiding the viewer's gaze to flow through the image, enhancing the sense of depth and connecting the statue, architecture, tower, and full moon to highlight the layout layers and historical atmosphere of the scene. Travel Tips: It is recommended to photograph at night.

Xi’an Tang Dynasty Night City – Pagoda & Xuanzang Night

The model stands in front of the Buddha statue, facing the statue, with the photographer behind the model capturing the entire Buddha in the center of the frame while placing the figure in the lower left corner. Shooting time: To avoid crowds, arrive early, preferably before 8 a.m., and make sure to do your research beforehand.

Daci’en Temple – In Front of Buddha Statue