Stand in the open space in front of the bridge to take photos.

Travel Guide: To visit Zhongshan Park, it’s recommended to start from Donghua Gate and walk along the corner tower to the east gate to enter the park. This way, you can not only enjoy the beautiful views of the corner tower but also avoid the security check lines, making your autumn sightseeing more relaxed.

Tips: The ginkgo trees here complement the ancient architecture beautifully, offering many different photo opportunities. You can try various angles, whether it’s looking up, down, or using the window frames of the ancient buildings to frame the ginkgo trees. Each angle brings a different surprise, and there are plenty of spots for you to explore.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Shui Xie Chang Lang

The photographer stands at a certain distance opposite the arch, shooting at eye level to fully capture the arch, people, and the surrounding scenery. Employing a frame-within-a-frame composition, the arch serves as a natural frame, encapsulating the subjects and drawing the viewer's focus.

1. Photography equipment: Sony a7r3, with lenses 24-70mm and 70-300mm.
2. Shooting time: It's best to go as early as possible to avoid crowds and ensure better shooting conditions.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Shejitan Ginkgo Avenue

Use an upward angle, hold your phone high to avoid the crowd, and frame the golden ginkgo branches and the ancient building’s roof above. The composition should include the complete arch, a full screen of ginkgo branches, and part of the roof, enhancing the layering and compressing the space to make the ginkgo leaves appear denser, highlighting the autumn atmosphere.

Travel Tips: No reservation is needed; you can buy tickets on-site for 3 yuan.

Zhongshan Park - Shejitan Ginkgo Avenue, Beijing