Focus on the landscape of the Fragrant Hill Pavilion and Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. Use the lake as the foreground to extend the visual perspective, placing the Fragrant Hill Pavilion and the surrounding ancient architectural complex in the middle to background of the frame. Use the blue sky and green trees to enhance the classical architectural charm. Choose a lakeside angle to incorporate the reflections of the buildings into the water, and use a medium-telephoto lens to highlight the architectural details. If you want to capture the overall environment, use a wide-angle lens to include the panoramic view of the mountains, water, and architecture, showcasing the grand layout of the garden. Travel Tips: ① Admission (30 RMB per person in peak season; 20 RMB per person in off-season); ② Opening hours (6:00 AM - 5:00 PM in peak season; 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM in off-season). Additional Tips: The early morning is ideal for photography; the light is best in the afternoon on a sunny day. It's recommended to shoot in Manual (M) mode, adjusting the aperture and shutter speed values according to the on-site conditions.

The Summer Palace - The Sea of Buddha Fragrance Pavilion

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No. 19, Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Focus on the landscape of the Fragrant Hill Pavilion and Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. Use the lake as the foreground to extend the visual perspective, placing the Fragrant Hill Pavilion and the surrounding ancient architectural complex in the middle to background of the frame. Use the blue sky and green trees to enhance the classical architectural charm. Choose a lakeside angle to incorporate the reflections of the buildings into the water, and use a medium-telephoto lens to highlight the architectural details. If you want to capture the overall environment, use a wide-angle lens to include the panoramic view of the mountains, water, and architecture, showcasing the grand layout of the garden. Travel Tips: ① Admission (30 RMB per person in peak season; 20 RMB per person in off-season); ② Opening hours (6:00 AM - 5:00 PM in peak season; 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM in off-season). Additional Tips: The early morning is ideal for photography; the light is best in the afternoon on a sunny day. It's recommended to shoot in Manual (M) mode, adjusting the aperture and shutter speed values according to the on-site conditions.

Walking Guide

Start at Beijing Station and take the Metro Line 2 (Inner Loop) to Xizhimen Station. Transfer to Metro Line 4 Daxing Line (in the direction of Anheqiaobei) and get off at North Palace Gate Station (Exit D, Southwest). Walk 230 meters along Yiheyuan Road. Continue straight into Qinglongqiao East Street and walk 90 meters. Turn left and walk 20 meters straight up the stairs. Continue forward for 150 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 80 meters. Turn right and walk 40 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 10 meters. Turn right and walk 10 meters. Turn slightly right and walk 30 meters. Turn left and walk 10 meters. Turn right and walk 30 meters. Turn left and walk 50 meters. Turn right and walk 200 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 90 meters. Turn right and walk 40 meters. Turn slightly right and walk 40 meters. Turn right and walk 30 meters. Turn slightly left and walk 130 meters. Turn right and walk 10 meters. Turn slightly right and walk 40 meters. Turn left and cross the street, walking back 50 meters. Turn left again and cross the street, continue forward for 20 meters. Turn right and walk 10 meters to reach your destination.