The photographer should position themselves on the lakeside path slightly to the east of the shore facing the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion on Nanhu Island. Wait for a boat to pass by for a more dynamic shot. Avoid shooting directly from the center of Nanhu Island towards the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion; instead, move to the side for a more pleasing composition. This will create a better sense of depth and arrangement with the buildings staggered in the frame.

Taking a photo of the Buddha Fragrance Pavilion at sunset by the banks of Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace.

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

Photography Tips

The photographer should position themselves on the lakeside path slightly to the east of the shore facing the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion on Nanhu Island. Wait for a boat to pass by for a more dynamic shot. Avoid shooting directly from the center of Nanhu Island towards the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion; instead, move to the side for a more pleasing composition. This will create a better sense of depth and arrangement with the buildings staggered in the frame.

Walking Guide

After entering, use the navigation to search for Lan Cui Room. Upon arrival, according to the picture instructions, walk straight for 20 meters, then turn left, and continue walking straight for another 20 meters to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering, use the navigation to search for Lan Cui Room. Upon arrival, according to the picture instructions, walk straight for 20 meters, then turn left, and continue walking straight for another 20 meters to reach your destination.

Arrive at the North Ruyi Gate ticket checkpoint and enter after your ticket is checked. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the North Ruyi Gate ticket checkpoint and enter after your ticket is checked.

Take Exit D from Beigongmen Subway Station on Line 4. — step-by-step photo guide

Take Exit D from Beigongmen Subway Station on Line 4.

After exiting the station, you will see a bus stop sign as shown in the picture. Then, walk straight in that direction for about 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, you will see a bus stop sign as shown in the picture. Then, walk straight in that direction for about 800 meters.