It is recommended to use a level angle, which gives a sense of stability and solemnity. This angle can effectively showcase the true appearance of the scenery, allowing sculptures and buildings in the foreground and background to be presented equally. It is also recommended to use a centered symmetrical composition, with the fountain in the center of the frame, and the sculptures and buildings on both sides forming a visual symmetry, creating a balanced and stable visual effect that highlights the solemnity of the main buildings and sculptures. It is recommended to use a standard focal length lens for shooting, avoiding obvious wide-angle distortion or telephoto compression, ensuring that the proportions of objects in the frame are natural and the spatial sense of the scene is truly represented. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: The entrance ticket is 25 RMB per person, the Western Buildings Ruins area is 15 RMB per person, and the Complete Model Exhibition of the Yuanmingyuan is 10 RMB per person. It is recommended to buy a combined ticket for better value. ② Opening Hours: The site is open year-round. In the peak season from April to October, the opening hours are from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In the off-season from November to March of the following year, the opening hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: It is recommended to avoid peak periods during holidays and weekends to have a better touring experience.

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Entrance Signage Architecture

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Yuanmingyuan Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor, next to the parking lot, 100 meters east of the South Gate of Yuanmingyuan, No. 28 Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

It is recommended to use a level angle, which gives a sense of stability and solemnity. This angle can effectively showcase the true appearance of the scenery, allowing sculptures and buildings in the foreground and background to be presented equally. It is also recommended to use a centered symmetrical composition, with the fountain in the center of the frame, and the sculptures and buildings on both sides forming a visual symmetry, creating a balanced and stable visual effect that highlights the solemnity of the main buildings and sculptures. It is recommended to use a standard focal length lens for shooting, avoiding obvious wide-angle distortion or telephoto compression, ensuring that the proportions of objects in the frame are natural and the spatial sense of the scene is truly represented. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: The entrance ticket is 25 RMB per person, the Western Buildings Ruins area is 15 RMB per person, and the Complete Model Exhibition of the Yuanmingyuan is 10 RMB per person. It is recommended to buy a combined ticket for better value. ② Opening Hours: The site is open year-round. In the peak season from April to October, the opening hours are from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In the off-season from November to March of the following year, the opening hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: It is recommended to avoid peak periods during holidays and weekends to have a better touring experience.

Walking Guide

Take Line 4 of the subway and get off at Yuanmingyuan Station. Exit from Gate B and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the South Gate of Yuanmingyuan. Alternatively, you can get off at Xiyuan Station, exit from Gate A, and head to the West Gate to reach your destination. Once you're at the entrance, you can take photos at the same spot as the ticket checkpoint.