Model stands in the center of the Zhiyu Bridge arch, facing the model directly in front of the gate, and maintains a certain distance from the arch to keep the overall picture symmetrical. A camera with a 75mm lens or a smartphone with a 3x telephoto can be used for shooting. 1. Travel Tips: - Admission Price: 30 yuan for the ticket (peak season), additional tickets are required for separate garden areas (Paiyun Hall, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, Summer Palace Museum, etc.). - Opening Hours: 6:00-20:00; last entry at 19:00 (peak season). 2. Other Experiences: It is expected that the pond will be full of blooming lotus flowers in July and August.

Xiequ Garden - Zhiyu Bridge

Model sits on the stone platform by the lotus pond, with the photographer slightly shooting from above, using the rule of thirds composition, placing the model at one-third of the left side of the frame, shot with a camera at 75mm/phone at 3x zoom. Travel Tips: ① Entrance Fee: General ticket for 20 yuan, combined ticket for 50 yuan; ② Opening Hours: Peak season (April-October) 8:30-17:00, off-peak season (November-March) 9:00-16:00.

Summer Palace - Xieqi Garden and the Musical Lotus Pond

The model stands inside the pavilion, while the photographer stands at a slight distance, capturing the shot from a slightly low angle, using the tree trunks and pavilion to create a three-dimensional composition. Employing a foreground composition + frame composition, with willow branches and tree trunks as the foreground, and the pavilion's frame structure highlighting the subject, adding depth to the image. The recommended focal length is 120mm for cameras/5x for smartphones, compressing the sense of space and emphasizing the cultural atmosphere of the subject and background. 1. Pose for the shot: The model stands naturally with the body slightly turned, hands crossed, adding a sense of tranquility to the image. 2. Travel tips: The Xiequyuan Garden is less crowded in the early morning with soft lighting. After rain, the wet pavilion appears more antique, and the ripples on the water's surface fill the scene with poetic charm. During the morning or afternoon, when sunlight slants, the pavilion's light and shadow changes are rich, using these to add depth to the photo and capture images of people interacting with light and shadow. It's advised to avoid weekends and holidays and enter the garden early. 3. Photography props: It is recommended to use a small aperture (e.g., f/8 - f/16). 4. Clothing suggestions: Wearing traditional Hanfu or ancient-style clothing for photos complements the atmosphere of the ancient pavilion, enabling the capture of photos full of charm.

Harmony Garden - Chinese-style Pavilion

The model sits inside the pavilion, while the photographer stands opposite the model, using the framework composition with the pavilion's window lattice as the top border of the frame, also including the architecture and weeping willows outside the window. A camera with a 120mm focal length or a smartphone with 5x zoom can be used for the shot. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 30 yuan for the ticket (high season), separate tickets are required for the garden within the garden (Paiyun Hall, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, Summer Palace Museum, etc.). ② Opening Hours: 6:00-20:00; last entry at 19:00 (high season). 2. Additional Experience: It is expected that in July and August, the pond will be full of blooming lotus flowers.

The Garden of Harmonious Interests - Palace Gate

The model stands within the cloister, while the photographer stands by the lotus pond, slightly shooting downwards to highlight the layers of the pond and the outline of the model. The model is positioned slightly above the center of the frame, with the lotus pond occupying one-third of the lower part of the image, creating a sense of visual hierarchy. Use a camera with a telephoto lens or a 5x zoom on a smartphone to compress the sense of space, making the background cloister and lotus pond appear more closely connected.

The Summer Palace - Xieqiao Garden Lotus Pond Side Chinese Corridor