Use the eaves and branches in the foreground to add depth to your shot; employ the rule of thirds by placing the main structure one-third into the frame to enhance balance and visual appeal. Equipment settings: Fuji XT30II, lens 18-55.

The Summer Palace - A Tour Through a Painting

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No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing, within the Summer Palace.

Photography Tips

Use the eaves and branches in the foreground to add depth to your shot; employ the rule of thirds by placing the main structure one-third into the frame to enhance balance and visual appeal. Equipment settings: Fuji XT30II, lens 18-55.

Walking Guide

After exiting the station, you'll see a bus stop sign as shown in the picture. Then, walk straight in that direction for about 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, you'll see a bus stop sign as shown in the picture. Then, walk straight in that direction for about 800 meters.

Head to the Northern Yu Yi Gate ticket checkpoint and enter after your ticket is checked. — step-by-step photo guide

Head to the Northern Yu Yi Gate ticket checkpoint and enter after your ticket is checked.

Exit D at North Palace Gate Station on Line 4 of the subway. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit D at North Palace Gate Station on Line 4 of the subway.

After entering, use the navigation to search for "Stroll in the Painting." Follow the navigation directions to reach "Stroll in the Painting." The shooting location is just 20 meters to your right front. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, use the navigation to search for "Stroll in the Painting." Follow the navigation directions to reach "Stroll in the Painting." The shooting location is just 20 meters to your right front.