The photographer can use branches as the foreground, placing the bridge arch in the lower third of the frame, with the sky and water occupying the upper two-thirds, creating a more balanced and harmonious composition.
1. Equipment: Fuji XT30 II, lens 18-55mm, or iPhone 16 Pro.
2. Shooting Time: It's recommended to shoot around 4:00 PM in the days before or after the Winter Solstice, when the light is good and it's easier to get great shots.

The Summer Palace - The Seventeen-Arch Bridge and its Reflection

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No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing, within the Summer Palace

Photography Tips

The photographer can use branches as the foreground, placing the bridge arch in the lower third of the frame, with the sky and water occupying the upper two-thirds, creating a more balanced and harmonious composition. 1. Equipment: Fuji XT30 II, lens 18-55mm, or iPhone 16 Pro. 2. Shooting Time: It's recommended to shoot around 4:00 PM in the days before or after the Winter Solstice, when the light is good and it's easier to get great shots.

Walking Guide

Then turn right, and the checkpoint will be on your right, about 20 meters ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Then turn right, and the checkpoint will be on your right, about 20 meters ahead.

After exiting, you will see the Beigongmen Bus Station. Follow the direction of the bus station for about 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting, you will see the Beigongmen Bus Station. Follow the direction of the bus station for about 800 meters.

After entering, use the navigation to search for the Seventeen Arch Bridge. Walk to the end of the bridge following the arrow directions. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, use the navigation to search for the Seventeen Arch Bridge. Walk to the end of the bridge following the arrow directions.

Enter through the North Ruyi Gate and proceed to ticket inspection. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the North Ruyi Gate and proceed to ticket inspection.

Take the Subway Line 4 and get off at Beigongmen Station, Exit D. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Subway Line 4 and get off at Beigongmen Station, Exit D.