The photographer stands below the prayer plaques, looking up to capture the vertical lines formed by the hanging plaques and lotus lanterns, which serve as leading lines to enhance the sense of depth. The composition includes a dense foreground of prayer plaques, mid-ground pink lotus lanterns, and a background of the carved eaves of ancient buildings, adding richness to the layers of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 10 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Nanjing Ancient Jiming Temple - Blessing Placards and Lanterns

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No. 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province (410 meters walk from Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the prayer plaques, looking up to capture the vertical lines formed by the hanging plaques and lotus lanterns, which serve as leading lines to enhance the sense of depth. The composition includes a dense foreground of prayer plaques, mid-ground pink lotus lanterns, and a background of the carved eaves of ancient buildings, adding richness to the layers of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 10 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Walking Guide

Walk 16 meters south and then turn right.

Walk west along Beijing East Road until you reach the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (on your right) and then turn right.

Walk north along Jiming Temple Road to Jiming Temple - Ganlu Well (on your left) and then turn left.

Walk northwest past the Great Compassion Hall (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk northwest past the Great Compassion Hall (on your right) to reach your destination.

Take the subway [Line 3 / Line 4] to [Jiming Temple Station] and exit from Exit 4.