Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with foreground trees naturally forming the frame to highlight the Eastern Gateway and the city skyline in the center of the background. Shoot at eye level to reveal the complete architectural outline through the gaps in the tree branches, and include green vegetation in the foreground to add depth. The scene should encompass trees, low shrubs, and the distant skyline. It is recommended to use a medium to long telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a smartphone to compress the space and make the main building stand out more.

Jinji Lake - Capturing the Oriental Gate and city skyline through the trees.

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North 270 meters from the intersection of Xinghu Street and Jinji Lake Avenue, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.

Photography Tips

Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with foreground trees naturally forming the frame to highlight the Eastern Gateway and the city skyline in the center of the background. Shoot at eye level to reveal the complete architectural outline through the gaps in the tree branches, and include green vegetation in the foreground to add depth. The scene should encompass trees, low shrubs, and the distant skyline. It is recommended to use a medium to long telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on a smartphone to compress the space and make the main building stand out more.

Walking Guide

Take bus route 2 and get off at the International Expo Center. Walk 73 meters west along Modern Avenue, turn left and walk 268 meters south along Guanfeng Street, then turn left and walk 639 meters east along Suzhou Avenue East. Turn right and walk about 1 kilometer along Riverside Street, then turn right and walk 118 meters southwest, turn right and walk 5 meters northwest, continue southwest for about 2 kilometers, turn left and walk 34 meters east, then turn right and walk 479 meters northeast. Walk 94 meters north toward the left front, then turn left and walk 285 meters west to reach the end point, Jinji Lake Scenic Area.