Suggest the photographer stand at a distance and use an upward angle to highlight the grandeur of the windmill and the meadow. Position the model on the right one-third of the frame, with the windmill occupying the left one-third, balancing the visual weight along the rule of thirds. Align the horizon with the bottom one-third of the frame for clear layers. Recommend using a standard lens for the shot. Shooting Time: It’s best to shoot in the summer to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a Miyazaki anime.

Shunyi Thousand-acre Flower Sea - Taking Photos with Windmills on the Grassland

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130 meters northeast of Qianmu Huahai, Shunyi District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Suggest the photographer stand at a distance and use an upward angle to highlight the grandeur of the windmill and the meadow. Position the model on the right one-third of the frame, with the windmill occupying the left one-third, balancing the visual weight along the rule of thirds. Align the horizon with the bottom one-third of the frame for clear layers. Recommend using a standard lens for the shot. Shooting Time: It’s best to shoot in the summer to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a Miyazaki anime.

Walking Guide

Take the express bus 935 and get off at LouTai Road Intersection. Then take a taxi to the southwest gate of Shunyi Thousand-Mu Flower Sea. Enter through the southwest gate and walk straight for about 400 meters. When you see the iron gate prohibiting vehicles from entering, turn left. Walk straight for about 100 meters, then turn right onto a small path. You'll see the grass and windmills. The shooting location is on the grass next to the windmills.