The Summer Palace - Taking photos of the Buddha Fragrance Pavilion and Kunming Lake from the Zhichun Pavilion.
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No. 19, Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Photography Tips
1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands on the shore of Kunming Lake and uses a straight-on angle for the shot. 2. Composition Technique: A wide-angle composition is used to capture the vast lake, expansive forests, and the distant cluster of buildings in their entirety, presenting a grand scene. 3. Lens Usage: A medium to long focal length lens is used to compress the space, making the distant mountains and buildings appear closer together, thus highlighting the main architectural subjects. 4. Best Shooting Time: The optimal time to photograph Kunming Lake and the Fragrance of Buddha Pavilion is from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, when the sunlight is soft and the lake sparkles, adding a fresh and vibrant touch to the entire image. Another excellent time is from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, when the setting sun casts a golden glow over Kunming Lake, and the Fragrance of Buddha Pavilion takes on an even more solemn and mysterious appearance under the evening sky.
Walking Guide
Take a taxi directly to the East Palace Gate of the Summer Palace, and enter from there.
Turn left and walk 100 meters to the bridge. Cross the bridge and pass through Zhi Chun Pavilion to reach the small island. The shooting spot is at the end of the island.
After entering the park, walk 100 meters to reach the Ren寿 Dian (Hall of Benevolent Longevity), then turn left. Note: "Ren寿 Dian" is a direct transliteration of "仁寿殿," but it's better to use the official English name if available. If "Hall of Benevolent Longevity" is the recognized translation, it should be used instead.
