The photographer shoots at eye level, maintaining a horizontal perspective with the stone lions to clearly showcase the intricate carvings and the spatial relationship with the background. Adjust the focus to make the stone lion and the Fragrant Hill Pavilion the foreground and background respectively, creating a sense of depth. Travel Tip: The Summer Palace is a popular attraction with many visitors on weekends. It’s recommended to visit on a weekday to avoid the crowds, which can improve your chances of getting great shots.

The Summer Palace - The Seventeen-Arch Bridge Stone Lions

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

Photography Tips

The photographer shoots at eye level, maintaining a horizontal perspective with the stone lions to clearly showcase the intricate carvings and the spatial relationship with the background. Adjust the focus to make the stone lion and the Fragrant Hill Pavilion the foreground and background respectively, creating a sense of depth. Travel Tip: The Summer Palace is a popular attraction with many visitors on weekends. It’s recommended to visit on a weekday to avoid the crowds, which can improve your chances of getting great shots.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 4 and get off at Xiyuan Station. Exit from the C2 Southwest exit and walk approximately 1.6 kilometers to reach the New Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. Once you enter through the palace gate, you'll find the 17-Arch Bridge, where the stone lions are located.