Photo by Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Corridor & Heavenly Music Sculptures

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Corridor & Heavenly Music Sculptures

The photographer should stand about 1 meter away from the green chain and it is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens, a focal length of 24-105, and an aperture of 5 to 6.

Best time for shooting: Around 15:00 in the afternoon.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – 4th-Floor Viewing Deck

The photographer is positioned near the hotel using a drone, capturing a low-angle, centered composition with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda at the center of the frame. Surrounding modern architecture is included, creating a rich contrast between ancient and modern times.

Shooting equipment: Drone.

Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Aerial View at Dawn

Photo by Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Sculptures, Red Gate & Stone Lions

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Sculptures, Red Gate & Stone Lions

Use a foreground composition, hold a "Chang'an" lacquer fan in the lower left corner of the frame, with the foreground in clear focus and the background Big Wild Goose Pagoda slightly blurred to enhance the sense of depth. Shoot from a flat angle, capturing the eaves of the Chinese-style building on the left, red lanterns, and distant green trees and blue sky, with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the center and slightly above in the background.

Travel Tips: There are many people during weekends and holidays, so it's recommended to avoid peak times.

Benpao Ba Shaan Cuisine (Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Store) – Pagoda

Photo by Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Stone Tortoise, Inscribed Stele & Sculptures

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Stone Tortoise, Inscribed Stele & Sculptures

The model stands in the center of the path, with the photographer positioned slightly farther away, capturing a frontal view. A central composition is used, with the model at the center of the frame, utilizing the surrounding trees and background to form a natural frame and highlight the subject. It is recommended to use a mid-range lens, which provides a moderate perspective and better control of depth of field, avoiding the distortion that wide-angle lenses might cause.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Forest Path

Photo by Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Corridor & Buddha Sculptures

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Corridor & Buddha Sculptures

The photographer captures the towering Big Wild Goose Pagoda from a low angle, with the moon positioned at the top left. Trees are used as a foreground to add depth to the image.

1. Travel Tips: The entrance ticket is 25 yuan.
2. Additional Experiences: Remember to wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking within the scenic area. The climate in Xi'an is quite dry, so it's important to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to take sun protection measures.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Moonlit Pagoda & Trees (Upward Shot)

Photo by Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Chinese Culture Museum Plaque & Wall

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Underground Palace – Chinese Culture Museum Plaque & Wall