The model stands close to the stone railing, while the photographer positions themselves diagonally in front of the model, about 1 meter away (too many people to get closer, adjusting the composition through the zoom). The photo captures the hanging white peach blossoms and the small seven-arch bridge in the distance.

1. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 camera + 18-55mm lens.
2. Photography Poses:
① Slightly turn the body, fold the arms across the chest, tilt the head slightly upward, and look sideways toward the lake.
② Side to the camera, place both hands on the stone railing, tilt the head slightly upward, and look toward the lake.
3. Travel Tips: Admission is $20 per person, and it's recommended to arrive before 8:00 AM, as the crowd will be large after 10:00 AM.

The Summer Palace - in front of the Willow Bridge Stone Railing

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

Photography Tips

The model stands close to the stone railing, while the photographer positions themselves diagonally in front of the model, about 1 meter away (too many people to get closer, adjusting the composition through the zoom). The photo captures the hanging white peach blossoms and the small seven-arch bridge in the distance. 1. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT5 camera + 18-55mm lens. 2. Photography Poses: ① Slightly turn the body, fold the arms across the chest, tilt the head slightly upward, and look sideways toward the lake. ② Side to the camera, place both hands on the stone railing, tilt the head slightly upward, and look toward the lake. 3. Travel Tips: Admission is $20 per person, and it's recommended to arrive before 8:00 AM, as the crowd will be large after 10:00 AM.

Walking Guide

Turn right and walk 1 kilometer to Liubridge. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and walk 1 kilometer to Liubridge.

Get off at the Xijiao Line's Summer Palace West Gate Station, walk straight until you reach the end, then turn right and walk 250 meters to the West Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Get off at the Xijiao Line's Summer Palace West Gate Station, walk straight until you reach the end, then turn right and walk 250 meters to the West Gate.

The best spot for taking photos is in front of the stone railing on the north side of the willow bridge. — step-by-step photo guide

The best spot for taking photos is in front of the stone railing on the north side of the willow bridge.

After entering through the West Gate and crossing the bridge, walk 250 meters to the left towards the lakeside. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering through the West Gate and crossing the bridge, walk 250 meters to the left towards the lakeside.

After reaching the lake, turn left and walk 500 meters to Kunming Lake. — step-by-step photo guide

After reaching the lake, turn left and walk 500 meters to Kunming Lake.