A less crowded place for taking photos and praying for good fortune near the Drum Tower

🎬 Every time I pass by the Drum Tower, I see a huge crowd of people queuing in front of the red wall to take photos. I can't help but want to share a great place for taking photos in the nearby hutong - Hong'en Temple. It's not only free 🆓, but also less crowded. During the Spring Festival, there is an exhibition called "Ling Snake Touring the Mountains and Seas", which creates a festive atmosphere. Don't miss it if you are visiting the Drum Tower 💃🏻 - 📸 Photo spots: ✔️ The front yard of the Guanshu Hall. At around 4 pm, the sunlight shines on the window lattice, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow. . ✔️ The reeds in the front yard. You can move the outdoor chair over and sit by the reeds 🌾 to take photos, adding to the atmosphere. . ✔️ The glazed characters on the red wall in the backyard. Stand between the wall and the pillar, and use portrait mode to blur the background and create layers. . ✔️ The big red lanterns 🏮 in the backyard, which are super festive. - 👣 Travel tips: The temple is not large. There is a light and shadow exhibition in the temple, but it was not open when I visited. There are now restaurants 🍽️, coffee shops ☕, and post office-themed cultural and creative products 🏤 in the left and right side halls. There is an exhibition in the main hall in the backyard, displaying some old objects and telling the past and present of Hong'en Temple. The whole tour doesn't take long 🙅🏻‍♀️, at most half an hour. -