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Dress warmly, wishing you a peaceful winter. As frost and snow deepen, may your lens always capture the light. P1, P2 spots: Outside the South Gate of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple Ruins Park, facing the South Square and walking back, follow the walking navigation to the Buddha. The Buddha statue and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the same frame create a very sacred feeling. There are a few persimmon trees behind the spot with some birds, quite high up, so a telephoto lens or drone is needed. With a 70mm focal length, you may need to queue for portraits but there aren’t many people and it’s orderly, so shooting empty scenes is easy. P3: Common spot. In front of the bronze statue of Master Xuanzang, try not to completely overlap the pagoda and the statue; a staggered arrangement adds depth. Use a telephoto lens of 100-200mm; there are quite a few people. After the lights come on, the shadow of the meditation staff in hand will fall on the face, so the photos of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda lit up haven’t been processed yet. P4: On the square in front of the main gate of Da Ci'en Temple. 70mm focal length. P5, P7, P8: The red wall of Ci'en Temple’s outer wall, many photographers shoot with light and shadow effects, 10 yuan per session. Great shots, but I wasn’t wearing Hanfu at the time so didn’t shoot. Snapped a quick photo of Miss PL. P6: Shooting the side profile of Master Xuanzang opposite Joy City. Quite dignified and elegant “Brother Yu Di.” 35-70mm lens. Detailed transportation guide Metro (recommended): Metro Line 3/4 → Big Wild Goose Pagoda Station, Exit C Southeast Walking route: After exiting, walk east along Ci'en Road about 300 meters to reach the South Square Bus routes: 22/23/24/44/189 → Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square Station 5/19/21/30/41 → Big Wild Goose Pagoda Station (5-minute walk required) Driving navigation: Navigate directly to "Big Wild Goose Pagoda Cultural Leisure Scenic Area," which has an underground parking lot (about 5 yuan/hour) Useful tips Best arrival time: Weekdays: before 9 AM or after 4 PM when there are fewer people Weekends: recommended to arrive before 8 AM to avoid tour groups Nearby attractions: South Square and North Square are 800 meters apart and can be visited together. It’s only a 10-minute walk to the Tang Paradise Night Market. North Square music fountain show time: 7:00-7:30 PM, only sprays for 15 minutes on non-holidays. Special reminders: In December, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large; it’s recommended to bring a jacket. There is a light show in the square at night (7:30-9:00 PM), and the last metro train is at 11:00 PM.
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