Shooting Tips: Have the model squat between the sculptures, with the photographer standing about an arm's length away. Use a 1x/wide-angle lens for the shot.
Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the light is better.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8.
Outfit Suggestions: The zoo's installations are rich and very cute, so opt for a youthful and vibrant outfit.
Posing Tips: Try some cute and lively poses. If you’re unsure, you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Beijing Zoo - Giant Panda Cafe with two panda sculptures

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Beijing Zoo - Olympic Panda Hall, Xicheng District, Beijing (300 meters southeast from Exit C1 of Beijing Zoo Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: Have the model squat between the sculptures, with the photographer standing about an arm's length away. Use a 1x/wide-angle lens for the shot. Shooting Time: 3-5 PM, when the light is better. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8. Outfit Suggestions: The zoo's installations are rich and very cute, so opt for a youthful and vibrant outfit. Posing Tips: Try some cute and lively poses. If you’re unsure, you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Go up to the second-floor café. — step-by-step photo guide

Go up to the second-floor café.

At the fork, take the left road to enter the venue. — step-by-step photo guide

At the fork, take the left road to enter the venue.

Enter the panda enclosure. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the panda enclosure.

Turn right after entering. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right after entering.

Turn left after entering. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left after entering.

Navigate directly to Beijing Zoo and enter through the main gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to Beijing Zoo and enter through the main gate.