Hidden Photo Spots at the Ancient Temple

🏮A secret ancient temple in the bustling city of Beijing! A 600-year light and shadow aesthetic guide to Songzhu Temple!
✨New ways to enjoy the ancient temple! Red walls and green tiles paired with the aroma of coffee—be a literary youth in a royal temple

🔥Reasons to Visit
Modern aesthetics in Buddhist chants! An ancient temple with a plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong combined with a Nordic minimalist style café

📍Address
No. 23 Songzhu Courtyard, Jingshan Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🚇Transportation Tips
800 meters walk from Exit D of China Art Museum Station on Metro Line 8

⏰Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday / Sunday 11:00-19:00
Friday to Saturday 11:00-23:00 (The night scene is stunning!)

📸Perfect Photo Spots
1️⃣ Corner of the Main Hall
Red walls as the background, sunlight filtering through ancient cypress trees casting mottled shadows on the ground—wearing Hanfu makes for even better photos!
2️⃣ TEMPLE Dongjingyuan Café
A minimalist space transformed from the ancient temple, order a latte and sit in front of the century-old hall for an amazing vibe

🥢Nearby Food
• TRB Hutong (Average 600+ RMB)
Michelin French cuisine near the temple, with a terrace overlooking the corner tower of the Forbidden City
• Songzhu Small Restaurant (Average 80 RMB)
Homestyle Beijing dishes, recommended are Zhajiangmian (fried sauce noodles) and sweet and sour pork

💡Hidden Activities
Guqin performances every Friday at 19:30
Contemporary art exhibitions held irregularly inside the temple

⚠️Notes
• Commercial photography is prohibited inside the hall
• Best lighting in winter after 14:00 is recommended
• The café is crowded on weekends, consider visiting during off-peak hours