The model stands in front of the Xili Pavilion, and the photographer takes a low-angle shot from directly in front of the model, placing the subject at the center of the frame. It is recommended to use a medium focal length lens to ensure proper proportions of the subject while moderately blurring the background to highlight the main subject.

Travel Tip: Early morning or evening, when the soft light slants across the Xili Pavilion, can outline the contours of the pavilion, adding depth and dimension to the photo. The warm tones of the light at these times also make the photos more appealing.

In front of the plaque at the Xili Pavilion in Zhongshan Park, Beijing.

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Zhongshan Park - Rosa xanthina

The model stands beside a rock formation, with the photographer positioned in front of her, shooting at eye level using a standard lens and employing a central composition, placing the model at the center of the frame. The background features the rock formation and trees.

Equipment settings: Fuji XS-20 and Sigma 18-50.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Taking a photo with the artificial hill.

Use an upward angle to shoot from beneath the red wall and eaves. Frame the shot to include the eaves, ginkgo trees, and part of the sky, avoiding clutter.

Other tips: Remember to bring your ID, as identification is required for entry.

Beijing Zhongshan Park - Red Wall Eaves and Ginkgo Trees

The photographer stands below the steps and directly in front of the model, capturing the green door and the dragon-patterned door frame. The model should stand slightly above the steps to get better lighting.

1. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XH2S, lens 18-55.
2. Photography poses:
① Turn your back to the camera, then look back; the photographer will take a candid shot.
② Put your hands in your pockets, pretend to walk forward; the photographer will take a candid shot.

Zhongshan Park - Yueyuan Green Gate

Suggest the photographer shoot at eye level with the model standing beside the water at the stone railing. Have the model cross their arms, holding a fan and leaning against the railing in a natural pose. Use the rule of thirds for composition, placing the model slightly to the right of center in the frame.

Beijing Zhongshan Park - Taking a photo with ancient architecture by the lake.

Center the composition, and place the camera slightly lower to shoot upwards.

Zhongshan Park - Yueyuan Red Pavilion

The model stands in front of the wall, and the photographer shoots from a diagonal side. The composition should include the black and white checkered wall, the red wall and yellow roof of the palace, and the lush green trees.
1. Equipment: Fuji XH2S, lens 18-55mm.
2. Poses: ① Stand sideways next to the wall, head slightly tilted up, looking at the sky, hands clasped; 
          ② Lean against the wall, arms crossed, head slightly lowered.
3. Admission fee: 3 yuan per person.

Beijing Zhongshan Park - The Black and White Checkered Wall of the Sheji Altar

Use the pillars of the long corridor as a natural frame to capture the white jade balustrade and the distant red walls in the picture, adding depth and layers. In autumn, you can also use the ginkgo trees as the foreground.

1. **Best Time to Shoot**: It’s recommended to choose the early morning hours on a weekday. At this time, there are fewer visitors, allowing you to find the perfect angle more easily and avoid crowd interference. The soft light in the morning also enhances the texture and colors of the scenery.

2. **Travel Tips**: When entering the park, use the west gate, which is closer to the waterside corridor, to minimize walking and reach your shooting location quickly to capture the best moments.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Water Pavilion, Long Corridor, and Red Walls

A photographer can use a telephoto lens for a flat shot, incorporating some of the long corridor into the frame. The model can stand under a tree, and the long corridor can serve as a framing element, using its architectural structure to frame the scene, creating a unique perspective with the ginkgo trees.

1. **Ticket Price**: The ticket costs 3 yuan. To enter Zhongshan Park, you need to make a reservation in advance through the "Enjoy the Park" WeChat account. If you have an annual park pass, you can enter directly by swiping the card.
2. **Other Tips**: Parking nearby is not very convenient, so it's recommended to use public transportation.

Zhongshan Park - West Side of the South Gate Corridor, Beijing