The model stands in front of the pillar, and the photographer shoots from one arm's length behind; a 2x/medium telephoto lens can be used for a more integrated people-scene shot. Equipment settings: Fuji XT30II + 18-55. Photo posing tips: 1. Pretend to brush hair back and smile at the camera. 2. Look slightly sideways into the distance with a slight open mouth.

Lama Temple - Red Pillars

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Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the pillar, and the photographer shoots from one arm's length behind; a 2x/medium telephoto lens can be used for a more integrated people-scene shot. Equipment settings: Fuji XT30II + 18-55. Photo posing tips: 1. Pretend to brush hair back and smile at the camera. 2. Look slightly sideways into the distance with a slight open mouth.

Walking Guide

Walk straight for about 300 meters and enter through the main gate of the Yonghe Temple. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 300 meters and enter through the main gate of the Yonghe Temple.

Exit F of Yonghe Temple Station on Subway Line 5. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit F of Yonghe Temple Station on Subway Line 5.

Go straight along the road on your left. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight along the road on your left.

Follow the crowd to the security checkpoint. — step-by-step photo guide

Follow the crowd to the security checkpoint.

After the security check, enter through the Zhaotai Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

After the security check, enter through the Zhaotai Gate.

After passing through the Yonghe Gate, you'll reach the Yonghe Palace. The spot is by the red pillar next to the Esoteric Hall on the right. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through the Yonghe Gate, you'll reach the Yonghe Palace. The spot is by the red pillar next to the Esoteric Hall on the right.