Use the ancient-style architecture as the main subject of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to capture both the blooming flowers and the ancient architecture, highlighting the simplicity of the architecture and the delicacy of the flowers. Utilize the lines of tree branches as compositional elements to add depth to the image.

Photography equipment: Set the camera to aperture priority mode (f/2.8 - f/5.6) with central-weighted metering to ensure accurate exposure of the ancient architecture. For smartphone users, use the "Normal Mode" to clearly capture the details of the ancient architecture and flowers.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – White Cherry Blossoms in Front of Ancient Yuan Plaque

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No. 1 North, Tielu Temple Village, Xiying Road, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province (Leyuan Scenic Area)

Photography Tips

Use the ancient-style architecture as the main subject of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to capture both the blooming flowers and the ancient architecture, highlighting the simplicity of the architecture and the delicacy of the flowers. Utilize the lines of tree branches as compositional elements to add depth to the image. Photography equipment: Set the camera to aperture priority mode (f/2.8 - f/5.6) with central-weighted metering to ensure accurate exposure of the ancient architecture. For smartphone users, use the "Normal Mode" to clearly capture the details of the ancient architecture and flowers.

Walking Guide

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

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

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 ascending the stairs, take the path to the left and follow it straight for 500 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After ascending the stairs, take the path to the left and follow it straight for 500 meters.

Go straight for 500 meters and make a right turn after seeing the ancient-style building. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 500 meters and make a right turn after seeing the ancient-style building.

Go straight for 300 meters until you reach the end of the road, then turn right and you will see a stone bridge. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight for 300 meters until you reach the end of the road, then turn right and you will see a stone bridge.

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

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

After exiting the station, look for the pink cherry blossom gate and enter through it. Walk straight for 300 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, look for the pink cherry blossom gate and enter through it. Walk straight for 300 meters.

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.

After making a right turn, continue straight for 300 meters along this road. — step-by-step photo guide

After making a right turn, continue straight for 300 meters along this road.

After seeing the stone bridge, go up to it, and the check-in spot is at the highest point of the stone bridge. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the stone bridge, go up to it, and the check-in spot is at the highest point of the stone bridge.