The photographer stands on the opposite side of the bridge, using a level shooting angle to ensure the bridge's reflection is included in the frame. Utilize the nearby willow branches as a foreground element to add depth to the scene. Shoot with a medium to long focal length lens to highlight the structural details of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the gentle layers of the distant mountains. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak season (April to October) is 30 CNY per person, and a combo ticket is 60 CNY per person. Off-season (November to March) is 20 CNY per person, and a combo ticket is 50 CNY per person. ② Opening Hours: Peak season opens at 6:00 AM, entry stops at 7:00 PM, and the park closes at 8:00 PM. Off-season opens at 6:30 AM, entry stops at 6:00 PM, and the park closes at 7:00 PM. ③ Best Shooting Time: The best time for photography is at 16:00 during the Winter Solstice, when the sun illuminates all the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at a perfect angle, creating a golden and brilliant scene. 2. Additional Tips: ① On the Winter Solstice, the park can get crowded. Entry is restricted after 15:00, so it’s best to arrive early if you want to take photos. ② If it's too crowded and you can’t get to the front, consider using a selfie stick.

Summer Palace - Dawn and Dusk at the Seventeen-Arch Bridge

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Hudong Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on the opposite side of the bridge, using a level shooting angle to ensure the bridge's reflection is included in the frame. Utilize the nearby willow branches as a foreground element to add depth to the scene. Shoot with a medium to long focal length lens to highlight the structural details of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the gentle layers of the distant mountains. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak season (April to October) is 30 CNY per person, and a combo ticket is 60 CNY per person. Off-season (November to March) is 20 CNY per person, and a combo ticket is 50 CNY per person. ② Opening Hours: Peak season opens at 6:00 AM, entry stops at 7:00 PM, and the park closes at 8:00 PM. Off-season opens at 6:30 AM, entry stops at 6:00 PM, and the park closes at 7:00 PM. ③ Best Shooting Time: The best time for photography is at 16:00 during the Winter Solstice, when the sun illuminates all the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at a perfect angle, creating a golden and brilliant scene. 2. Additional Tips: ① On the Winter Solstice, the park can get crowded. Entry is restricted after 15:00, so it’s best to arrive early if you want to take photos. ② If it's too crowded and you can’t get to the front, consider using a selfie stick.

Walking Guide

Take Line 4 of the Daxing Subway to Xi Yuan Station, exit at C1 (Southeast). After exiting, transfer to bus 437 and get off at the New Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. Walk 46 meters west, then turn left and walk 79 meters southwest. Turn right and continue walking 62 meters west along the Seventeen-Arch Bridge to reach it. The shooting location is nearby on the other side of the bridge.