Shooting Tips: The model should stand to the right of the arched entrance of the pavilion, while the photographer should position themselves to the left front of the model to capture the model, the door frame, and the lotus flowers in the background.

1. Pose Suggestions: The model can lean against the archway and look down while holding a fan, or look at the camera and use the fan to partly cover their face.
2. Shooting Time: 17:00 on June 29, 2025
3. Camera Equipment: Fujifilm X-S20 with a 16-50mm lens

Check-in Guide:
Location: Taoranting Park, Xicheng District, Beijing
Best Time to View Lotus Flowers: Late June to August (peak blooming in July), early morning or late afternoon for the best light and lotus conditions
Admission: 2 RMB (extremely good value!), tickets can be purchased in advance on the "Beijing Park Network" WeChat account
Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Taoranting Park - Lake Pavilion Gateway

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No. 19 Taiping Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, Taoranting Park

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand to the right of the arched entrance of the pavilion, while the photographer should position themselves to the left front of the model to capture the model, the door frame, and the lotus flowers in the background. 1. Pose Suggestions: The model can lean against the archway and look down while holding a fan, or look at the camera and use the fan to partly cover their face. 2. Shooting Time: 17:00 on June 29, 2025 3. Camera Equipment: Fujifilm X-S20 with a 16-50mm lens Check-in Guide: Location: Taoranting Park, Xicheng District, Beijing Best Time to View Lotus Flowers: Late June to August (peak blooming in July), early morning or late afternoon for the best light and lotus conditions Admission: 2 RMB (extremely good value!), tickets can be purchased in advance on the "Beijing Park Network" WeChat account Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Walking Guide

Get to the best shooting spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Get to the best shooting spot.

Turn right and enter from the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and enter from the West Gate.

Go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight.

Head to the right. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the right.

Head right. — step-by-step photo guide

Head right.

Go down the stairs and turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Go down the stairs and turn right.

Go straight and then turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight and then turn left.

Go straight down the stairs. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight down the stairs.