Choose between high and low shooting positions at Lingying Terrace, one on the stage and one below, to capture a sense of depth; use symmetrical composition in front of the main hall with the left and right sides balanced.

Xiwu Tai Yunju Temple – Buddha in Front of Gate

Use a framing composition with the colonnade as the foreground frame to highlight the yellow temple roof, carved stone railings, and green trees within the frame. Shoot from a flat angle to ensure the window frame edges are vertical and stable. The frame should include the foreground colonnade, midground stone railings, and background roof and trees, enhancing the sense of depth.

Xiwu Tai Yunju Temple – Corridor Columns, Stone Railing, Trees & Eaves

The photographer stands on the steps of the Manjushri Terrace, capturing the scene from a low-angle view. Using central composition, the Manjushri Terrace architecture is symmetrically distributed along the central axis of the image, with steps, pillars, and eaves enhancing the sense of vertical extension. A wide-angle lens is used to capture the full view of the building, and the low-angle shot stretches the height of the building, enhancing the solemnity and depth of the image.

Travel Tips:
① Admission is free, no reservation required;
② Opening hours: Front courtyard is open from 8:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, while the back courtyard is open on the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month.

Xiwu Tai Yunju Temple – Upward Shot of Wenshu Platform on Steps

As shown in the diagram, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, and the photographer is shooting horizontally. When shooting, pay attention to avoiding pedestrians to keep the picture clean, avoid distortion, and ensure shooting safety.

It is recommended to use a camera with a 24-70mm zoom lens, set the focal length to 40mm and the aperture to around f/4. The best time for shooting is around 10 a.m.

Xiwu Tai Yunju Temple – Inscribed Pillars

Suggest using the round-hole wooden door as the visual center of the frame, capturing the texture of the wooden door and the simple architectural style together from a flat perspective to highlight the cultural atmosphere. The circular outline of the wooden door can be used as a frame to enhance the sense of depth in the image.

Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) to ensure depth of field, and spot metering to focus on the subject. For smartphone users, select "Professional Mode" and increase sharpness to better present the details of the wooden door. Shooting in sunny conditions allows for capturing bright and soft light.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Round Wooden Door

The photographer stands directly in front of the stone gate, at eye level. Using symmetrical composition, the stone gate is placed at the center of the frame, with the architectural decorations symmetrically distributed on both sides. A mid-range lens is used to clearly display the details of the carvings and the overall layout of the stone gate and the buildings behind it. 

Shooting time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the lighting is good, making it easier to get good shots.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Stone Gate

The photographer used a 50mm focal length and positioned the entire plaque right at the center of the frame.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 15 Yuan;
② Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Plaque “Dao Fa Can Tian Di”

Suggest using the palace front as the visual center of the frame, captured from a low angle. Include the architectural details and the quaint style of the palace front in the shot.

Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) to ensure depth of field, and spot metering to focus on the subject. Mobile users should choose the "Pro mode" and slightly increase sharpness to better present the architectural details of the palace front. Shoot on a sunny day to capture bright and soft lighting.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – In Front of Hall

Suggest placing the plaque at the center of the visual focus, capturing it from a frontal perspective to include both the text on the plaque and the antique architecture in the frame, highlighting the cultural atmosphere. The pillars beneath the plaque can be used as a frame to enhance the sense of depth in the image. Use a small aperture (f/8 - f/11) on the camera to ensure a deep depth of field, with spot metering to focus on the main subject. Smartphone users can select the "Pro mode" and adjust the contrast appropriately to bring out the antique texture of the plaque. Shooting on a sunny day can more easily capture bright and soft lighting.

Xi’an Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Mosque Plaque

The photographer used a 50mm focal length, standing on the opposite steps to shoot, avoiding the clutter on the side.

1. Travel Suggestions:
   ① Ticket Price: 15 yuan;
   ② Opening Hours: 8:00-20:30.
2. Dressing Suggestions: When visiting, dress appropriately to avoid wearing overly revealing clothing, such as skirts above the knees, shorts, and sleeveless tops. It is recommended to wear long pants and long-sleeved tops as a sign of respect for religious venues.

Huajue Lane Grand Mosque – Plaque “Bao Luo Yu Zhou”