Beijing Happy Valley - On the Merry-Go-Round
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Line 7, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Photography Tips
The model sits on the carousel, and the photographer stands outside the entrance barrier, about 7-8 meters away from the model, taking side-angle shots. The photographer can either capture the moment right after the carousel stops or shoot while it’s in motion, placing the model at the one-third mark in the frame. Use a 50mm focal length on a camera or 2x zoom on a phone to compress the foreground and background, making the model and carousel stand out more. 1. Equipment settings: Fuji XT5 + 16-50mm lens. 2. Pose suggestions: ① One hand holds the pole, the other hand raised high, leaning back; ② Both hands on the pole, leaning back, head slightly lowered; ③ One hand on the hip, the other hand on the pole, looking to the side. 3. Visitor tips: ① Admission: $299 per person; ② Open hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM; Friday to Sunday 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM, with no ticket checks 30 minutes before closing.
Walking Guide
Head to Beijing Happy Valley and enter the park after security and ticket check.
Entering the park, the carousel is the best spot for photos.
Turn left and walk 40 meters to the culinary delights of Croissant.
Turn right and walk 10 meters; the Gingerbread Carousel will be on your right.
