Suggest using the round-hole wooden door as the visual center of the frame, capturing the texture of the wooden door and the simple architectural style together from a flat perspective to highlight the cultural atmosphere. The circular outline of the wooden door can be used as a frame to enhance the sense of depth in the image.

Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) to ensure depth of field, and spot metering to focus on the subject. For smartphone users, select "Professional Mode" and increase sharpness to better present the details of the wooden door. Shooting in sunny conditions allows for capturing bright and soft light.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Round Wooden Door

The photographer stands directly in front of the stone gate, at eye level. Using symmetrical composition, the stone gate is placed at the center of the frame, with the architectural decorations symmetrically distributed on both sides. A mid-range lens is used to clearly display the details of the carvings and the overall layout of the stone gate and the buildings behind it. 

Shooting time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the lighting is good, making it easier to get good shots.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Stone Gate

The photographer used a 50mm focal length and positioned the entire plaque right at the center of the frame.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 15 Yuan;
② Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Plaque “Dao Fa Can Tian Di”

Suggest using the palace front as the visual center of the frame, captured from a low angle. Include the architectural details and the quaint style of the palace front in the shot.

Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) to ensure depth of field, and spot metering to focus on the subject. Mobile users should choose the "Pro mode" and slightly increase sharpness to better present the architectural details of the palace front. Shoot on a sunny day to capture bright and soft lighting.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – In Front of Hall

Suggest placing the plaque at the center of the visual focus, capturing it from a frontal perspective to include both the text on the plaque and the antique architecture in the frame, highlighting the cultural atmosphere. The pillars beneath the plaque can be used as a frame to enhance the sense of depth in the image. Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) on the camera to ensure a deep depth of field, with spot metering to focus on the main subject. Smartphone users can select the "Pro mode" and adjust the contrast appropriately to bring out the antique texture of the plaque. Shooting on a sunny day can more easily capture bright and soft lighting.

Xi’an Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Mosque Plaque

The photographer used a 50mm focal length, standing on the opposite steps to shoot, avoiding the clutter on the side.

1. Travel Suggestions:
   ① Ticket Price: 15 yuan;
   ② Opening Hours: 8:00-20:30.
2. Dressing Suggestions: When visiting, dress appropriately to avoid wearing overly revealing clothing, such as skirts above the knees, shorts, and sleeveless tops. It is recommended to wear long pants and long-sleeved tops as a sign of respect for religious venues.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Plaque “Bao Luo Yu Zhou”

The photographer stands inside the gate, capturing the shot from a neutral perspective. The composition uses the frame technique, utilizing the gate as a frame to enclose the Xinsi Tower and the people within, highlighting the main subject. A standard focal length lens is used to authentically reproduce the scene, showcasing the architectural details and the sense of spatial depth.

Additional tips:
① Dress modestly, avoiding shorts;
② Except for the main hall which is not open to visitors, all other areas are available for photography and checking in.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Back of Shengxin Building

The photographer used an 85mm focal length for the shot, raising the camera to capture both the plaque and the building in the same frame.
Travel Tips:
① Opening Hours: 8:00-20:30;
② Admission Fee: 15 yuan;
③ Photography Time: 5 PM, January 17, 2025.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Shengxin Building