1. Angle: The photographer stands at a side-front position, shooting at eye level. 2. Composition: The rule of thirds is used, placing the subject at the lower one-third of the frame, with the lake and distant buildings in the upper section, creating a balanced composition. 3. Lens: A medium focal length lens is used to blend the subject naturally with the background. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 20 yuan off-season and 30 yuan peak season.

Summer Palace - Under the Peach Blossom Trees on the Western Dike

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No. 19, Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing, inside the Summer Palace (Southwest corner)

Photography Tips

1. Angle: The photographer stands at a side-front position, shooting at eye level. 2. Composition: The rule of thirds is used, placing the subject at the lower one-third of the frame, with the lake and distant buildings in the upper section, creating a balanced composition. 3. Lens: A medium focal length lens is used to blend the subject naturally with the background. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 20 yuan off-season and 30 yuan peak season.

Walking Guide

After arriving at Kunming Lake, turn right and walk 350 meters (continue straight for about 250 meters after passing the Mirror Bridge). — step-by-step photo guide

After arriving at Kunming Lake, turn right and walk 350 meters (continue straight for about 250 meters after passing the Mirror Bridge).

After arriving at the lake, turn left and walk 500 meters to Kunming Lake. — step-by-step photo guide

After arriving at the lake, turn left and walk 500 meters to Kunming Lake.

Head to the peach tree by the lakeside on the left for the best photo spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the peach tree by the lakeside on the left for the best photo spot.

After entering through the West Gate and crossing the bridge, walk 250 meters to the left front to reach the lakeside. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering through the West Gate and crossing the bridge, walk 250 meters to the left front to reach the lakeside.

Take the Subway Xijiao Line to the West Gate of the Summer Palace. After exiting the station, walk straight until you reach the end, then turn right and walk 250 meters to the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Subway Xijiao Line to the West Gate of the Summer Palace. After exiting the station, walk straight until you reach the end, then turn right and walk 250 meters to the West Gate.