Photo by Beijing Yuanmingyuan - Introduction Sign for Black Swans and Riverside Greenery

Beijing Yuanmingyuan - Introduction Sign for Black Swans and Riverside Greenery

Photo by The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Water Walkway and Pavilion

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Water Walkway and Pavilion

Shoot from an overhead angle, standing at a high point to overlook the lotus pond. Use a symmetrical composition to divide the frame equally between the blue sky and the lake covered with lotus leaves, showcasing the "unity of lake and sky." The scene should include a vast expanse of lotus leaves, a calm lake surface, and distant trees to highlight the "endless green of lotus leaves stretching to the sky." Shooting time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the light is good, making it easier to get great shots.

The Old Summer Palace - Lotus Flower Viewing Spot

The model sits gracefully on a rock, holding a pipa (Chinese lute). She is positioned on the left side of the frame, with tree branches forming leading lines. The photographer shoots from a low angle using a wide-angle lens, incorporating dense trees in the background and grass and rocks in the foreground to enhance the depth and layering of the image. Additional tips: Electric carts and tandem bicycles are available for rent within the park. Walking is recommended in the historical site area.

The Old Summer Palace - Under the Big Tree on the Rock

Use a top-down shooting angle to highlight the details of the lotus flowers. Employ reflection composition to clearly reflect the lotus leaves and pink lotus flowers on the water's surface, enhancing the balance of the image with symmetrical top and bottom. The frame should include blooming lotus flowers, green lotus leaves, and their reflections in the water, creating a richly layered scene. Ticket prices: General admission 10 RMB, student ticket 5 RMB; combo ticket 25 RMB.

Old Summer Palace - Lotus Flower Pond

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle to capture the stone ruins from below, emphasizing their grandeur and historical weight. Travel Tips: The entrance ticket is 10 yuan, and the combo ticket is 25 yuan, which includes the entrance fee, the Western-style Building Ruins, the Zhengjue Temple, and the panoramic model.

Yuanmingyuan - Stone Architectural Ruins

The photographer is positioned parallel to the rose bush, adopting an eye-level stance. The composition utilizes leading lines, with a winding path serving as the guide, directing the viewer’s gaze towards the roses and trees in the depth of the frame. A focal length of 41mm-60mm is used to accurately capture the scene, showcasing the natural space and proportions. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: Free. 2. Additional Tips: Tickets must be reserved through the WeChat app by searching for “Yuanmingyuan” and purchasing from there.

Yuanmingyuan Al Garden Gate - Rose Flowers and Trees

The photographer stands at a side-front angle to the ruins, using a wide-angle lens to clearly capture the details of the stone carvings, the arrangement of the stones, and the play of light and shadow on the water, evoking a sense of the historical site’s age and vastness. Travel Tips: The general admission ticket is 10 RMB, the Western-style Ruins are 15 RMB, and the panoramic model is 10 RMB (it’s recommended to buy the combo ticket for 25 RMB, which can be purchased through the mini program).

The Yuanmingyuan - Shuihua Gate Ruins at Dawn and Dusk

Shooting Tips: The model stands by the water in front of a small house on the opposite side of the river. The photographer uses a telephoto lens from the opposite side of the model, with a flower bed in the foreground to capture a group shot of the model and the small house. Posing Suggestions: The model can stand with one leg crossed in front of the other, facing sideways towards the shore and looking into the distance, or they can turn their head to look at the camera.

The Summer Palace in Beijing - The Autumn Chrysanthemum Flower Opposite Shore Cabin

Photography Tips: The model stands on the bridge in the ginkgo forest, while the photographer stands in front of the model to capture a group shot of the model, the ginkgo trees, and the stone bridge. Posing Suggestions: The model can lean on the bridge and look to the side, or turn around to look at the camera.

The Old Summer Palace - White Stone Bridge Railings and Ginkgo Forest