The photographer stands by the side of the pool, choosing a slightly downward angle to capture the Hall of Eternal Youth. Using the rule of thirds, the main ruins are placed in the upper one-third of the frame, with trees and the blue sky in the background and the pool in the foreground. Travel Tips: ① Adult combo ticket: 25 yuan, student: 10 yuan; ② 3 free admission days: June Cultural Heritage Day, September National Defense Day, October 18 Memorial Day; ③ Hours: 06:00-21:00 (last entry at 19:00); ④ Guided tours: Audio guides are available on the Princess cruise ship or can be rented within the park.

The Old Summer Palace - Haiyan Hall Ruins in Beijing.

Created bytklib

33.8k reviews

No. 28 Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, inside the Old Summer Palace Site Park (Northeast Corner)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands by the side of the pool, choosing a slightly downward angle to capture the Hall of Eternal Youth. Using the rule of thirds, the main ruins are placed in the upper one-third of the frame, with trees and the blue sky in the background and the pool in the foreground. Travel Tips: ① Adult combo ticket: 25 yuan, student: 10 yuan; ② 3 free admission days: June Cultural Heritage Day, September National Defense Day, October 18 Memorial Day; ③ Hours: 06:00-21:00 (last entry at 19:00); ④ Guided tours: Audio guides are available on the Princess cruise ship or can be rented within the park.

Walking Guide

Starting from the East Gate of the Western Buildings Ruins, walk 140 meters due west, then turn left. Walk 20 meters and turn left again. Walk another 20 meters, then turn right and continue for 20 meters. Turn left and walk 40 meters, then turn right and walk 10 meters. Continue for 40 meters, then turn slightly left and walk 10 meters to reach the Haiyan Hall.