The model stands outside the bench in the pavilion, a little to the east of the pillar, or leans against the pillar. The photographer squats down and takes the shot from a low angle.
Equipment: Fuji XH2S, 18-55mm lens.
Poses: Leaning against the pillar, arms crossed, looking slightly forward; standing sideways, one hand on the pillar, head tilted back, looking up at the sky; standing next to the pillar, one hand swinging a scarf, candid shot.
Admission: 3 RMB per person.

Zhongshan Park - Yueyuan Plank Road Pavilion Outside

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No. 4 Zhonghua Road, Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (west side of Tiananmen)

Photography Tips

The model stands outside the bench in the pavilion, a little to the east of the pillar, or leans against the pillar. The photographer squats down and takes the shot from a low angle. Equipment: Fuji XH2S, 18-55mm lens. Poses: Leaning against the pillar, arms crossed, looking slightly forward; standing sideways, one hand on the pillar, head tilted back, looking up at the sky; standing next to the pillar, one hand swinging a scarf, candid shot. Admission: 3 RMB per person.

Walking Guide

After exiting the station, turn left and walk 10 meters, then turn right to reach the ID check station. After the check, continue straight for 500 meters to reach the West Gate of the park. — step-by-step photo guide

After exiting the station, turn left and walk 10 meters, then turn right to reach the ID check station. After the check, continue straight for 500 meters to reach the West Gate of the park.

Turn right before the pavilion and follow the corridor all the way to the back. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right before the pavilion and follow the corridor all the way to the back.

Walk about 150 meters along this road to reach the pavilion. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk about 150 meters along this road to reach the pavilion.

Exit B at Tiananmen West Station. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit B at Tiananmen West Station.

After getting your ticket checked, walk around the artificial hill and take the path behind it. — step-by-step photo guide

After getting your ticket checked, walk around the artificial hill and take the path behind it.

Walk about 100 meters along this road and take a left at the end. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk about 100 meters along this road and take a left at the end.

After seeing the Quote Pavilion, turn right and go through the archway. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the Quote Pavilion, turn right and go through the archway.

After entering the archway, go to Yuyuan Garden on your left front. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the archway, go to Yuyuan Garden on your left front.

The photo spot is right next to the red pillars of this pavilion. — step-by-step photo guide

The photo spot is right next to the red pillars of this pavilion.