The photographer stands at the bottom of the building, close to the left pillar, and can use a low-angle shot looking up; it is recommended to use the leading line composition technique, with the lines of the pillars and eaves extending upwards to enhance the sense of depth, including the red pillars and carved windows in the foreground, and capturing the flying eaves and corners as well as part of the sky in the background; a wide-angle lens is recommended for capturing the local details and layers of the architecture. Ticket Price: 25 yuan per person, half-price ticket 12 yuan per person.

Lama Temple - architectural details of pillars and eaves

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No. 28 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (250 meters walk from Exit F, Yonghegong Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at the bottom of the building, close to the left pillar, and can use a low-angle shot looking up; it is recommended to use the leading line composition technique, with the lines of the pillars and eaves extending upwards to enhance the sense of depth, including the red pillars and carved windows in the foreground, and capturing the flying eaves and corners as well as part of the sky in the background; a wide-angle lens is recommended for capturing the local details and layers of the architecture. Ticket Price: 25 yuan per person, half-price ticket 12 yuan per person.

Walking Guide

Walk north to Yonghe Palace - Xishunshan Building (on the left) and you will reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to Yonghe Palace - Xishunshan Building (on the left) and you will reach your destination.

Walk north past the Yonghe Temple's Rebuilt Wannian Pavilion Merit Stele (on the left) and then turn left.

Walk along Yonghegong Street, pass the baggage storage (on your right), and then turn left.

Walk east along Xilou Hutong until you reach Huanhai Zunqin (on your left), then turn left.

Take the Subway Line 2 or Line 5 to Yonghegong Station and exit from the Northwest Exit (Exit A).

Walk west to Yonghegong - Jietai Building (on the left side of the road), then proceed diagonally to the right.

Walk south and turn right after passing Lvxing Light Workshop (on the right).

Walk west along Andingmen East Street for 52 meters, then turn left.