The photographer stands at a certain distance opposite the arch, shooting at eye level to fully capture the arch, people, and the surrounding scenery. Employing a frame-within-a-frame composition, the arch serves as a natural frame, encapsulating the subjects and drawing the viewer's focus.

1. Photography equipment: Sony a7r3, with lenses 24-70mm and 70-300mm.
2. Shooting time: It's best to go as early as possible to avoid crowds and ensure better shooting conditions.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Shejitan Ginkgo Avenue

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No. 4 Zhonghua Road, Donghuamen Sub-district, Dongcheng District, Beijing (West Side of Tiananmen)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a certain distance opposite the arch, shooting at eye level to fully capture the arch, people, and the surrounding scenery. Employing a frame-within-a-frame composition, the arch serves as a natural frame, encapsulating the subjects and drawing the viewer's focus. 1. Photography equipment: Sony a7r3, with lenses 24-70mm and 70-300mm. 2. Shooting time: It's best to go as early as possible to avoid crowds and ensure better shooting conditions.

Walking Guide

You can take bus No. 5 and get off at Xihua Gate Station. Enter the park from the west gate. After entering from the west gate, walk around the artificial hill, proceed about 100 meters, and turn left. Continue walking 150 meters to reach the Pavilion of Admonitions. Turn right into the archway, head left, pass through Yuyuan, and follow the green fence for about 100 meters. On your left, you will find the Altar of Land and Grain. The archway entrance to the Altar of Land and Grain is a great spot for photos.