Photo by Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail - Wooden Planks and Greenery with Distant Hills

Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail - Wooden Planks and Greenery with Distant Hills

The photographer, standing at a higher position by the lake, recommends using a bird's-eye view angle. It's suggested to use foreground composition techniques, incorporating colorful boats and floating platforms in the foreground to add depth, while capturing the open lake in the midground and including the spherical building and surrounding green trees and sky in the background. A standard lens is recommended to balance the elements in the frame and showcase the panoramic view of the lake and the iconic building. Admission price: 45 RMB per person.

Yanqi Lake - Lake surface, boats, spherical architecture, and sky.

The photographer stands at a slightly higher position to capture the marina, lake, islands, and mountain scenery in layers, using a foreground-background composition. The marina in the foreground is clear, the lake in the midground is expansive, and the islands, mountains, and dome-shaped buildings in the background blend into the scene, enhancing the sense of depth. The frame includes elements from the near, mid, and far distances, ensuring balance and rich detail.

Travel Tips:
1. Ticket Price: 45 RMB per person.
2. Best Time to Shoot: 8:00-9:00 AM or 4:00-5:00 PM, when the light is softer and more flattering.

Yanqi Lake Scenic Area - Cruise Ship Dock and Mountain View Buildings

Photo by Yanqi Lake Xishan Trail - Close-up of the circular building through tree branches

Yanqi Lake Xishan Trail - Close-up of the circular building through tree branches

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Modern Architecture Lake View

Yanqi Lake - Modern Architecture Lake View

The photographer stands in front of the plaque, shooting from a low angle with a wide-angle lens to include the Chunhejingming plaque, the Yanqi Pagoda stele, and other elements in the frame.
Travel Tips: Opening hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

In front of the "Spring Harmony and Scenery Bright" plaque at Yanqi Lake.

Photo by Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail - Take a photo with the fence and the woods.

Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail - Take a photo with the fence and the woods.

The photographer should use a slightly upward angle from a low position, placing the tower on the left side of the frame to balance the composition. The shot should include the foreground with water and lotus leaves, as well as the tower and sky in the background. 

Additional tips: Choose a sunny day to ensure ample light and enhance the clarity and transparency of the image.

Yanqi Lake International Convention Center South Square - Lakefront Tower Building Photography

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Plank Road, Staircase, Hills, and Trees

Yanqi Lake - Plank Road, Staircase, Hills, and Trees

The photographer stands on the lawn in front of the building, using a central composition to place the modern Chinese-style building at the center of the frame, ensuring that the roof and main structure are symmetrically and fully captured. The scene includes the entire building, the lawn in front, and the pine tree on the left, with the sky retained in the background to enhance the sense of space.

Other suggestions: It is recommended to choose a sunny day for shooting to ensure ample light, which will improve the clarity and transparency of the image.

Yanqi Lake International Convention Center - Lawn Building