The photographer stands at a side-front angle to the ruins, using a wide-angle lens to clearly capture the details of the stone carvings, the arrangement of the stones, and the play of light and shadow on the water, evoking a sense of the historical site’s age and vastness. Travel Tips: The general admission ticket is 10 RMB, the Western-style Ruins are 15 RMB, and the panoramic model is 10 RMB (it’s recommended to buy the combo ticket for 25 RMB, which can be purchased through the mini program).

The Yuanmingyuan - Shuihua Gate Ruins at Dawn and Dusk

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No. 28, Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, inside the Yuanmingyuan Ruins (near the exit of the Yuanmingyuan Exhibition Hall)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a side-front angle to the ruins, using a wide-angle lens to clearly capture the details of the stone carvings, the arrangement of the stones, and the play of light and shadow on the water, evoking a sense of the historical site’s age and vastness. Travel Tips: The general admission ticket is 10 RMB, the Western-style Ruins are 15 RMB, and the panoramic model is 10 RMB (it’s recommended to buy the combo ticket for 25 RMB, which can be purchased through the mini program).

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 4 to "Yuanmingyuan" station, exit from Gate B, and walk about 500 meters to the South Gate entrance. After entering, you can walk to the Grand Waterworks.