The photographer stands at a slightly farther position from the lakeside, adopting a parallel perspective, and uses the rule of thirds to place the pavilion architecture on the right side of the image, occupying one-third of the frame. With the vast lake and the continuous green mountains as the background, the picture highlights the beauty of the architecture as an embellishment in the landscape, creating a tranquil and poetic natural atmosphere. Opening hours: Open all day.

Xi’an Eastgou Reservoir – water tower & mountain woods

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Donggou Reservoir, Chang'an District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a slightly farther position from the lakeside, adopting a parallel perspective, and uses the rule of thirds to place the pavilion architecture on the right side of the image, occupying one-third of the frame. With the vast lake and the continuous green mountains as the background, the picture highlights the beauty of the architecture as an embellishment in the landscape, creating a tranquil and poetic natural atmosphere. Opening hours: Open all day.

Walking Guide

You can take bus routes 177 or 383 to Wangjia Gully Station, then directly navigate your way to the reservoir, which is accessible directly.