The model is seated on the fence by the lakeside, while the photographer stands on the opposite platform to take photos. You can try using the left pillar as the foreground.
Admission: No reservation or ticket required, but it’s not a tourist attraction, so please do not disturb the guests or hotel staff.
Shooting Time: Around 15:30.
Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Beijing Friendship Hotel - Small Boat by the Pond

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Jingbin Building and Yingbin Building, No. 1 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model is seated on the fence by the lakeside, while the photographer stands on the opposite platform to take photos. You can try using the left pillar as the foreground. Admission: No reservation or ticket required, but it’s not a tourist attraction, so please do not disturb the guests or hotel staff. Shooting Time: Around 15:30. Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Walking Guide

Approaching the shooting location on your right front. — step-by-step photo guide

Approaching the shooting location on your right front.

Walk straight for about 50 meters and turn right at the sign for Su Yuan Apartment and Jun Ting Chinese Restaurant. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 50 meters and turn right at the sign for Su Yuan Apartment and Jun Ting Chinese Restaurant.

Walk straight along the path on the right for about 30 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the path on the right for about 30 meters.

Turn left just before the trash can in front of the pavilion. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left just before the trash can in front of the pavilion.

After entering the garden, turn left at the steps of the pavilion and walk into it. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the garden, turn left at the steps of the pavilion and walk into it.

Turn right immediately after entering the door. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right immediately after entering the door.

Enter through the main gate of Friendship Hotel. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the main gate of Friendship Hotel.

Enter through the archway on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the archway on your right.

Turn left at the intersection where you see the small bridge. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the intersection where you see the small bridge.

Cross the bridge and turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Cross the bridge and turn left.