The photographer uses an upward angle, framing the scene naturally with ginkgo leaves. The red sign is centered in the composition, with the temple eaves below it included in the frame. The foreground is filled with lush ginkgo leaves to add depth, while the background leaves some space for the sky, balancing the colors and composition. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 10 yuan.

Gu Jiming Temple - Capturing the plaque of Kunxu Bao Dian through ginkgo leaves.

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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 uses an upward angle, framing the scene naturally with ginkgo leaves. The red sign is centered in the composition, with the temple eaves below it included in the frame. The foreground is filled with lush ginkgo leaves to add depth, while the background leaves some space for the sky, balancing the colors and composition. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 10 yuan.

Walking Guide

Walk 16 meters south and then turn right.

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

Walk northwest and pass the Ancient Jiming Temple - Bell Tower (on your right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk northwest and pass the Ancient Jiming Temple - Bell Tower (on your right) to reach your destination.

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

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