The model stands on the stone path, while the photographer is on the opposite side of the lake, placing the model slightly to the left side of the frame, with branches on the right. It’s recommended that the photographer use a telephoto lens for a more compressed perspective.

1. Equipment Settings: It’s recommended to use a Nikon Z6 II camera with a 28-75mm lens.
2. Travel Tips: Admission is free.
3. Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored long dress, qipao, or hanfu.
4. Props: Consider bringing fake flowers, a fan, a book, or an oil paper umbrella to add to the atmosphere.
5. Poses: The model can walk around on the stone path for candid shots, or do natural poses like looking up to the side.

Zizhuyuan Park - Youxian Mountain Pavilion Stone Path

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Zizhuyuan Park, Zhongguancun South Street, Zizhuyuan Street, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands on the stone path, while the photographer is on the opposite side of the lake, placing the model slightly to the left side of the frame, with branches on the right. It’s recommended that the photographer use a telephoto lens for a more compressed perspective. 1. Equipment Settings: It’s recommended to use a Nikon Z6 II camera with a 28-75mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: Admission is free. 3. Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored long dress, qipao, or hanfu. 4. Props: Consider bringing fake flowers, a fan, a book, or an oil paper umbrella to add to the atmosphere. 5. Poses: The model can walk around on the stone path for candid shots, or do natural poses like looking up to the side.

Walking Guide

Pass through Renfeng轩. 

(Note: Since "Renfeng轩" is a proper noun, it is typically transliterated. However, "轩" (xuān) can be translated as "Pavilion" if you prefer a more descriptive translation.)

Pass through Renfeng Pavilion. — step-by-step photo guide

Pass through Renfeng轩. (Note: Since "Renfeng轩" is a proper noun, it is typically transliterated. However, "轩" (xuān) can be translated as "Pavilion" if you prefer a more descriptive translation.) Pass through Renfeng Pavilion.

Take a left at the second fork. — step-by-step photo guide

Take a left at the second fork.

Follow the bamboo grove path straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Follow the bamboo grove path straight ahead.

Walking around the lake, you'll be able to spot the shooting locations. — step-by-step photo guide

Walking around the lake, you'll be able to spot the shooting locations.

Walk down the hallway. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk down the hallway.

Go straight after entering the door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight after entering the door.

Take subway lines 4, 9, or 16 to Exit F at National Library Station. — step-by-step photo guide

Take subway lines 4, 9, or 16 to Exit F at National Library Station.

After seeing the small pavilion, take the first right at the fork in the path. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the small pavilion, take the first right at the fork in the path.

Turn right and go straight to enter the park through the small East Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go straight to enter the park through the small East Gate.