Center the composition with the lotus sculpture at the center of the frame to highlight the texture of the petals and the details of the lotus seed pods. Include the sculpture itself, the dark water surface, and the swimming red koi fish in the frame, using the contrast of red and white to enhance the liveliness of the image. Ensure the subject is in focus and the koi fish in the background blend naturally without distracting from the main subject.

Xi’an Bell Tower – Lotus Sculpture in Pond

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Zhongnan Ancient Louguan, Zhongnan Mountain, Louguan Tai National Forest Park Scenic Area, Zhouzhi County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

Center the composition with the lotus sculpture at the center of the frame to highlight the texture of the petals and the details of the lotus seed pods. Include the sculpture itself, the dark water surface, and the swimming red koi fish in the frame, using the contrast of red and white to enhance the liveliness of the image. Ensure the subject is in focus and the koi fish in the background blend naturally without distracting from the main subject.

Walking Guide

Walk north past the Release Pond (on the right) to reach your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk north past the Release Pond (on the right) to reach your destination.

Walk northeast past Xi'an Nitian Thermal Power Co., Ltd. (on your left) and then make a right turn.

Walk east for 15 meters and then turn left.

Walk 71 meters to the southeast and turn left.

Walk 54 meters along the Yuxiangmen Roundabout and turn left.

Walk 237 meters east along Lianhu Road and turn left.

Head east along Xiwu Garden and make a left turn after Yading Yuan Arts and Crafts (on the right).

Take the subway [Line 1] to [Yuxiangmen Station] and exit from Exit C, the southeast exit.

Walk 20 meters north along the auxiliary road of West Ring Road, then make a right turn.

Walk north along Lianmeng Alley, and after passing the Red Wall Jinxiu Chang'an Hanfu Museum on your right, turn right.