Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned on the left one-third of the frame, with a straight-on shooting angle. Branches in the foreground add depth, while the background includes the Boya Tower and the lake, showcasing a natural environment. The model is sitting on a rock by the lakeside, turning sideways and looking naturally at the camera, with a relaxed posture. Travel Tips: Admission is free, but you need to book in advance, up to 7 days ahead. Tickets become available at 8:00 AM and can only be booked for weekends and holidays.

Peking University Boya Pagoda - Take a photo with the lake view, trees, and distant pagoda.

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No. 5, Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Peking University, near Zhongguancun, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned on the left one-third of the frame, with a straight-on shooting angle. Branches in the foreground add depth, while the background includes the Boya Tower and the lake, showcasing a natural environment. The model is sitting on a rock by the lakeside, turning sideways and looking naturally at the camera, with a relaxed posture. Travel Tips: Admission is free, but you need to book in advance, up to 7 days ahead. Tickets become available at 8:00 AM and can only be booked for weekends and holidays.

Walking Guide

Walk east and pass the Srinakarinthi Science and Cultural Exchange Center of Peking University (on your left), then proceed in the left-forward direction.

Walk southwest along Tsinghua West Road, pass the Beijing No.101 High School (on your right), and then turn left.

Walk southeast, passing the stone fish with a curved tail at Peking University (on your left), to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk southeast, passing the stone fish with a curved tail at Peking University (on your left), to reach your destination.

Walk 51 meters to the east and then turn right.

Take the Subway Line 4 or Daxing Line to Yuanmingyuan Station, and exit from the C (Southeast) exit.

Walk 20 meters north and turn left.

Walk south along Yiheyuan Road, passing the Peking University Cultural and Creative Products Weixiu Garden Store on your right, then turn left.

Walk 14 meters northeast, then proceed to the right.

Walk 37 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 34 meters to the east and then turn left.

Walk 13 meters southwest and turn left.