Recommend that photographers position themselves directly in front of the building at a medium distance, about 15-20 meters away, and take photos at eye level using symmetrical composition, taking advantage of the central axis symmetry of the building, and the symmetrical distribution of colors such as blue tiles, red walls, and golden roofs. 1. Travel Tips: ① Peak season opening hours: 06:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00; off-peak season opening hours: 06:30-22:00, last entry at 21:00; ② Peak season (April 1st-October 31st) ticket price is 15 yuan, combined ticket price is 34 yuan; off-peak season (November 1st-March 31st) ticket price is 10 yuan, combined ticket price is 28 yuan. Seniors over 60 and minors under 18 enter for free, and students over 18 get a half-price discount. 2. Additional Experience: Be sure to buy a combined ticket, otherwise, you won't be able to enter the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Echo Wall.

Temple of Heaven Park – Standing Outside Red Wall, Through Door, Shooting Imperial Vault

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No. 10 Tian Tan Road, Yan Ta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

Recommend that photographers position themselves directly in front of the building at a medium distance, about 15-20 meters away, and take photos at eye level using symmetrical composition, taking advantage of the central axis symmetry of the building, and the symmetrical distribution of colors such as blue tiles, red walls, and golden roofs. 1. Travel Tips: ① Peak season opening hours: 06:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00; off-peak season opening hours: 06:30-22:00, last entry at 21:00; ② Peak season (April 1st-October 31st) ticket price is 15 yuan, combined ticket price is 34 yuan; off-peak season (November 1st-March 31st) ticket price is 10 yuan, combined ticket price is 28 yuan. Seniors over 60 and minors under 18 enter for free, and students over 18 get a half-price discount. 2. Additional Experience: Be sure to buy a combined ticket, otherwise, you won't be able to enter the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Echo Wall.

Walking Guide

Take bus route 141 and get off at the South Gate of the Temple of Heaven. Walk 289 meters east along Yongdingmen East Binhe Road, turn left and walk 715 meters north along Jingtai Road to reach the vicinity of the Imperial Vault of Heaven for photography.