Position the stone sculpture as the main subject of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to include both the blooming flowers and the stone sculpture, highlighting the antiquity of the sculpture and the delicacy of the flowers.

Use the lines of tree branches as compositional elements to add depth to the image. Set the camera to aperture priority mode (f/2.8 - f/5.6) and use central weighted metering to ensure accurate exposure of the stone sculpture. Smartphone users can shoot in "Normal mode" to clearly capture the details of the stone sculpture and flowers.

Shooting time: Opt for a day with good weather for the shoot, as better lighting will result in higher quality images.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Stone Stele with Cherry Blossoms

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No. 1 North, Tie Lu Miao Village, Xi Ying Road, Yan Ta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province (Le You Yuan Scenic Area)

Photography Tips

Position the stone sculpture as the main subject of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to include both the blooming flowers and the stone sculpture, highlighting the antiquity of the sculpture and the delicacy of the flowers. Use the lines of tree branches as compositional elements to add depth to the image. Set the camera to aperture priority mode (f/2.8 - f/5.6) and use central weighted metering to ensure accurate exposure of the stone sculpture. Smartphone users can shoot in "Normal mode" to clearly capture the details of the stone sculpture and flowers. Shooting time: Opt for a day with good weather for the shoot, as better lighting will result in higher quality images.

Walking Guide

Go straight for 500 meters and then turn left when you reach the end of the road. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 500 meters and then turn left when you reach the end of the road.

Go straight for 500 meters along this road. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 500 meters along this road.

After going up the stairs, take the path on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

After going up the stairs, take the path on the left.

After entering the scenic area, go straight up the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the scenic area, go straight up the stairs.

After exiting the station, you will see a pink cherry blossom gate. Enter through the gate and walk straight for 300 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, you will see a pink cherry blossom gate. Enter through the gate and walk straight for 300 meters.

Take the Subway Line 5 and get off at Qinglong Temple Station, exit at Gate G. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Subway Line 5 and get off at Qinglong Temple Station, exit at Gate G.

After turning left, you will see the Qinglong Temple building on your right side. The temple's打卡 spot is located right at the entrance. — step-by-step photo guide

After turning left, you will see the Qinglong Temple building on your right side. The temple's打卡 spot is located right at the entrance.

Walk 300 meters to reach the Qinglong Temple scenic area, and enter the Qinglong Temple scenic area. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk 300 meters to reach the Qinglong Temple scenic area, and enter the Qinglong Temple scenic area.

You've arrived at the best spot for a photo op; go ahead and take some pictures! — step-by-step photo guide

You've arrived at the best spot for a photo op; go ahead and take some pictures!