Summer Palace - Buddha Fragrance Pavilion
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No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing, within the Summer Palace
Photography Tips
Photography Tips: Have the model stand slightly behind the Pavilion of Fragrant Buddha, while the photographer stands at a corner of the Long Corridor. Use an ultra-wide-angle lens and a centered composition with a slight upward angle to fully capture the eaves of the Long Corridor as the foreground. Posing: The model stands with their back to the photographer, elbows slightly bent, and hands crossed in front of the body. Must-Visit Location: Beijing - Summer Palace - Pavilion of Fragrant Buddha. Recommended Outfits: Neo-Chinese, cheongsam, or Hanfu. Visiting Tips: Tickets: Reserve and purchase tickets in advance through the Summer Palace mini-program (Standard ticket: $5, Combination ticket: $9). On non-holidays, if the crowd is small, you can also buy tickets on-site. Entrance is by ID card. Opening Hours: Peak Season: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Last entry at 5:30 PM. Off-Season: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Last entry at 4:30 PM. Best Photography Time: Around 11:50 AM. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.
Walking Guide
Continue straight for about 150 meters at the fork in the road.
Enter through the North Ruyi Gate of the Summer Palace and walk straight for about 200 meters.
Turn left up the stairs when you see the small house on the right.
After passing through the Gate of Painting, continue on your journey.
Turn left immediately and then go straight.
Walk straight ahead to the right in front of Cloudy Sky Fragrance.
Climb the stairs to the top of the Fragrance Temple Pavilion.
Turn left into "Paiyun Gate" and then go straight.
Turn right at the pedestrian navigation sign.
The best spot for taking photos is right behind and to the side of the Fragrance Pavilion.
