The photographer stands on a wooden bridge over the river, shooting horizontally with the camera. The riverbank forms leading lines that guide the viewer's eye toward the distant part of the river, adding depth to the scene. A medium focal length lens is used to capture a natural and serene environment. Travel Tips: 1. Admission is 10 yuan, available for purchase on-site or online. 2. Off-season (November 1 to March 31): Open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with last entry at 5:30 PM. Peak season (April 1 to October 31): Open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with last entry at 7:00 PM.

The Old Summer Palace - Taking a photo of the river from the Moon Ground Cloud Residence Bridge

The model leans against the red bridge railing, slightly leaning forward, while the photographer stands diagonally opposite, slightly lower than the model for a natural eye-level shot. The rule of thirds is used in composition, with the bridge railing serving as a leading line in the foreground, placing the model on the right one-third of the frame to highlight the subject. An 85mm focal length or 3x zoom on a phone is used to compress the background and blur the cherry blossom trees, enhancing the dreamy feel and depth of the image. 1. Ticket Price: $10 per person, no reservation required. 2. Outfit Suggestions: A light-colored dress is recommended to contrast with the vibrant colors of the cherry blossoms. You can also wear a traditional Chinese dress (Hanfu) or a modern Chinese-style outfit to create a dreamy, ethereal look. 3. Photography Props: Consider bringing props such as a fan, book, or kite to add more elements to the photos and make the poses appear more natural and lively.

The Old Summer Palace - Red Bridge Railings at the Zaoyuan Gate

Center the composition with the model slightly to the left of center, using an upward shooting angle. The background is densely filled with yellow leaves. Include the red railing of the bridge and its reflection in the water to add depth. Travel Tips: It's best to shoot in the morning or late afternoon. Outfit Suggestions: Both contrasting colors and monochromatic outfits look great. Additional Tips: The place can be very crowded, so make sure to find a good shooting spot.

The Old Summer Palace - Apple Fragrance Pavilion with yellow leaves

Recommended focal lengths: 70mm, 85mm, which can help you get a closer shot of the pavilion. Travel Tips: 1. The annual park pass for Beijing does not cover admission, so remember to buy a ticket (at the entrance or via the mini-program). If you're only visiting Hao Ran Pavilion, you only need to purchase the entrance ticket. 2. The Old Summer Palace (Yuanming Yuan) consists of three gardens. The nearest metro station to Hao Ran Pavilion is Exit B of Yuanming Yuan Station on Line 4. If you're navigating to Hao Ran Pavilion, it might be a bit tricky to find.

The Old Summer Palace - Haoran Pavilion

1. Positioning: The photographer stands at a slight angle in front of the model, maintaining a certain distance, and shoots from an eye-level perspective. 2. Composition: Using the blooming flowers in the foreground, the composition not only adds depth to the image but also creates a sense of being surrounded by flowers, enhancing the beauty and atmosphere of the scene. 3. Lens Recommendation: A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to compress the space, blur the background, and create a soft, out-of-focus effect for the background flowers and trees. This highlights the model in the foreground and captures the model's expression and clothing details, making the subject of the image more clear and prominent. 4. Outfit Suggestion: A light gray qipao is perfect for a traditional Chinese style. 5. Additional Tips: This is the peak flowering season.

The Old Summer Palace - captured with the peony sea of Hongci Yonghu and the wooden fence in the same frame.

The model is seated among the flowers, with the photographer shooting from a low angle, slightly looking up to emphasize the natural atmosphere of the flowers and the model. The composition follows the rule of thirds, placing the model on the right third of the frame, with the flowers occupying most of the picture to create depth. Use a 50mm focal length or a 2x zoom on a phone to compress the space and highlight the harmony between the subject and the background. Travel Tip: The entrance fee for the Summer Palace is 10 RMB.

The Old Summer Palace - Bathing in Virtue and February Orchid Sea

The model stands among the peonies, with the photographer taking a shot from a slight distance at eye level, ensuring that the flowers occupy most of the lower part of the frame. Use foreground composition, with the blurred peonies in the foreground to create visual depth, placing the model slightly left of center to highlight the subject. Use a 75mm lens on a camera or the 3x zoom on a phone, which is ideal for medium to long-distance shots to compress the background and keep the model in clear focus. Pose: The model should naturally extend her arms to showcase dynamic elegance. Suggest slightly tilting the head with a smile or closing the eyes to add a storytelling element to the image.

The Old Summer Palace - Changchun Xianguan Peony Garden

The photographer stands by the side of the pool, choosing a slightly downward angle to capture the Hall of Eternal Youth. Using the rule of thirds, the main ruins are placed in the upper one-third of the frame, with trees and the blue sky in the background and the pool in the foreground. Travel Tips: ① Adult combo ticket: 25 yuan, student: 10 yuan; ② 3 free admission days: June Cultural Heritage Day, September National Defense Day, October 18 Memorial Day; ③ Hours: 06:00-21:00 (last entry at 19:00); ④ Guided tours: Audio guides are available on the Princess cruise ship or can be rented within the park.

The Old Summer Palace - Haiyan Hall Ruins in Beijing.

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands slightly below and to the side of the subject, shooting from a low angle to highlight the subject's posture and the lush, flower-filled background. 2. Composition Technique: Use central composition by placing the subject in the center of the frame, with blooming branches surrounding them to emphasize the main subject. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a medium telephoto lens to blur the background flowers, focus on the subject, and compress the space to create a closer integration between the person and the flowering trees. Shooting Time: We arrived at sunset, when there was no one around. The remaining golden light also produced a nice effect.

The Old Summer Palace - Fenglinzhou

The photographer stands by the lakeside, using the reflection in the foreground water and the real scenery on the shore to create a harmonious effect. The bird is placed slightly below the center of the frame, becoming the visual focus, while the pink peach blossoms in the background add depth of color. A telephoto lens is used to compress the space, highlighting the subject and blurring the background. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Adult ticket 10 RMB, free for seniors and children. ② Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM, last entry at 5:30 PM.

The Old Summer Palace - Peach Blossom Valley