Composition using a frame within the frame technique, with the foreground featuring hanging willow branches to enhance depth. The model is centrally placed, using a centered composition to highlight the subject. The photographer shoots from a slightly higher position, capturing the hanging willow branches in the foreground, the lakeside stone shore and the model in the middle ground, and the 17-Arch Bridge and boats on the lake in the background, creating clear layers. The model stands naturally, with hands crossed in front, facing the camera sideways in a relaxed pose. Ticket prices: Peak season: 30 RMB per person, combination ticket: 60 RMB including the garden and inner gardens.

Beijing Summer Palace - Taking a photo with the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the lake on a boat tour.

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No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing, within the Summer Palace

Photography Tips

Composition using a frame within the frame technique, with the foreground featuring hanging willow branches to enhance depth. The model is centrally placed, using a centered composition to highlight the subject. The photographer shoots from a slightly higher position, capturing the hanging willow branches in the foreground, the lakeside stone shore and the model in the middle ground, and the 17-Arch Bridge and boats on the lake in the background, creating clear layers. The model stands naturally, with hands crossed in front, facing the camera sideways in a relaxed pose. Ticket prices: Peak season: 30 RMB per person, combination ticket: 60 RMB including the garden and inner gardens.

Walking Guide

Walk northeast along the road from the West Gate of the Summer Palace to the 30-Mu Green Space (on your left), then turn right.

Walk southeast and pass the Embroidered Ripple Bridge (on your right), then turn left.

Walk 30 meters southeast, then proceed forward to the right.

Walk north to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge (on the left) and you'll reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge (on the left) and you'll reach your destination.

Take the subway [Xijiao Line] to [Summer Palace West Gate Station] and exit from the station.

Walk 84 meters northwest and then turn right.