From the photographer's position, they should shoot from a slightly lower position in front of the subject, maintaining an eye-level angle to naturally blend the subject into the background. The composition uses a central focus, placing the subject in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject, while the background of water and sky serves as a simple and clean backdrop. A standard lens is used to maintain the true proportions of the subject and the environment, ensuring natural perspective and clear details of both the subject and the background.

1. Travel Tips: Admission is free.
2. Additional Tips: Sunset is around 19:10, and the best spot to watch the sunset is Yinding Bridge in Shichahai.

Shichahai - Riverside Group Photo

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No. 49, Di'anmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

From the photographer's position, they should shoot from a slightly lower position in front of the subject, maintaining an eye-level angle to naturally blend the subject into the background. The composition uses a central focus, placing the subject in the center of the frame to highlight the main subject, while the background of water and sky serves as a simple and clean backdrop. A standard lens is used to maintain the true proportions of the subject and the environment, ensuring natural perspective and clear details of both the subject and the background. 1. Travel Tips: Admission is free. 2. Additional Tips: Sunset is around 19:10, and the best spot to watch the sunset is Yinding Bridge in Shichahai.

Walking Guide

Board the Subway Line 14 (Shangezhuang direction) at Beijing South Station, and get off at Yongdingmenwai Station. Transfer to Subway Line 8 (Zhuxinzhuang direction) within the station, and get off at Shichahai Station (Exit A2, Northwest Exit). Head due west and walk 80 meters along Wannian Hutong to reach Shichahai Park.