The photographer is situated among the trees, capturing the scene from a flat angle. They use a framing technique, with the foreground trees forming a natural frame that encloses the bench and the distant view. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 2 yuan per person for general admission, and 5 yuan per person for Fangze Altar and Huangqi Room; ② Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM, with the inner gardens closing for entry at 4:40 PM; ③ Photography Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for the best sunlight reflecting off the lake surface, creating a sparkling effect.

Ditan Park - Benches Amidst the Woods and the Sea of Ditan

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No. 75 West Hepingli Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (480 meters walk northwest from Exit A of Yonghegong Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer is situated among the trees, capturing the scene from a flat angle. They use a framing technique, with the foreground trees forming a natural frame that encloses the bench and the distant view. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 2 yuan per person for general admission, and 5 yuan per person for Fangze Altar and Huangqi Room; ② Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM, with the inner gardens closing for entry at 4:40 PM; ③ Photography Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for the best sunlight reflecting off the lake surface, creating a sparkling effect.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 5 and get off at Hepingli North Street Station, exit D (southwest). Walk 580 meters along Hepingli West Street, turn right at the pedestrian crossing, and then turn to the left front. Walk 60 meters along Hepingli South Street to reach the East Heavenly Gate of the Ditan Park. Enter through the east gate, turn left, and follow the wall. Find the first bench between the two rows of trees in the path between the Altar of Fuxi and the gateball court. The photo spot is right behind the bench.