The photographer stands to the side front of the arch, about 3-5 meters away to take the photo. The best time for taking photos is before 10 AM when there are fewer tourists, and the light is soft.

The Old Summer Palace - Haitang Academy

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No. 1 South Gate, Yuanmingyuan, Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands to the side front of the arch, about 3-5 meters away to take the photo. The best time for taking photos is before 10 AM when there are fewer tourists, and the light is soft.

Walking Guide

Get off at the Yuanmingyuan Station on Line 4 of the subway, and exit from Gate B. Walk straight for 150 meters, and on your left, you'll find the Qichun Palace Gate of Yuanmingyuan. Enter the park and walk straight along the lakeside for 250 meters. On your right, you'll reach the entrance of the Haimo Academy. Walk straight into the Haimo Academy, and when you see the moon gate, you've arrived at your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Get off at the Yuanmingyuan Station on Line 4 of the subway, and exit from Gate B. Walk straight for 150 meters, and on your left, you'll find the Qichun Palace Gate of Yuanmingyuan. Enter the park and walk straight along the lakeside for 250 meters. On your right, you'll reach the entrance of the Haimo Academy. Walk straight into the Haimo Academy, and when you see the moon gate, you've arrived at your destination.