Using a level angle, the photographer stands slightly to the left in front of the stele, ensuring that the stele is vertically centered. Center the composition and place the text part of the stele in the middle of the frame, highlighting "Lugou Bridge" and the cultural heritage site information. Include the stone lion on the left in the foreground, and retain the tree branches and night sky in the background to enhance the sense of depth. Travel Tip: Admission is 20 RMB.

Beijing Lugou Bridge - Lugou Bridge Cultural Relics Protection Unit Stele

Photo by Lugou Bridge - Stone Carvings, Inscriptions, and Greenery

Lugou Bridge - Stone Carvings, Inscriptions, and Greenery

Photo by Lugou Bridge - Lugou Bridge Stele and Stone Lions with Greenery

Lugou Bridge - Lugou Bridge Stele and Stone Lions with Greenery

Photo by Lugou Bridge - Steles and Lion Sculptures

Lugou Bridge - Steles and Lion Sculptures

Use a centered composition with the stone lion at the center of the frame, highlighting its intricate carvings and overall shape. The photographer should take the shot from a front-on angle, facing the stone lion directly. The framing should include the water behind the stone lion and the distant bridge and mountains to enhance the environmental ambiance. A standard lens is recommended to ensure the subject is clear and the background elements are well-balanced. Admission prices: Adults 20 CNY, college students 10 CNY, children and seniors free. Opening hours: April 1 to October 31: Closed on Mondays, open from 08:00 to 20:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays, with last entry at 19:30. November 1 to March 31: Closed on Mondays, open from 08:00 to 19:00 on Tuesdays to Sundays, with last entry at 18:30.

Lugou Bridge - Close-up of Stone Lions and Water Surface

Stand directly in front of the wall and use a straight-on angle to ensure the graffiti and text are vertical and not skewed. Center the composition, placing the white lion graffiti and the “Lugou Bridge” text prominently in the middle. Include the texture of the gray brick wall, the roof of the ancient building above, and add some leaves and blue sky in the upper left corner to enhance the sense of the environment.

Beijing's Lugou Bridge - Capturing Graffiti Lions

Photo by Lugou Bridge - Close-up of Stone Installation

Lugou Bridge - Close-up of Stone Installation

The stone lions on the railing form a natural leading line from near to far, enhancing the sense of depth. The stone lions are positioned on the right side of the frame, with the photographer standing slightly left of center on the bridge. The composition includes the main subject of the stone lions on the right, the stone slabs of the bridge in the foreground, and trees and blue sky in the background, adding richness to the layers.

Lugou Bridge - Taking photos of the stone lions on the railings of the bridge.

Use leading lines in your composition, with the row of stone lions on the bridge forming a vertical line that guides the viewer’s eye to the distant city gate. Shoot from a level angle, standing near the railing on the bridge, ensuring the foreground lions are clear, the middle-ground row of lions is continuous, and the background includes the city gate and green trees. A medium to long focal length lens is recommended to blur the background, enhancing the depth and layers of the image. Travel Tip: Admission is 20 RMB.

Lugou Bridge - Stone lions on the bridge and the bridge deck

Use a straight-on shooting angle and center the composition to place the stone lion in the middle of the frame, highlighting the details of its mane, claws, and the base carvings. Include the river and the distant bridge in the background to add depth to the scene. It's recommended to use a wide-angle focal length to ensure that the subject naturally blends with the environment.

Lugou Bridge - Close-up of the stone lions on the bridge