The photographer uses an upward angle and centers the composition to place the top of Leifeng Pagoda in the middle of the frame, with the full moon positioned directly above it for vertical symmetry. The shot includes the pagoda’s spire, two levels of the pagoda body, and the full moon, with a few trees at the bottom to add depth. A 500-600mm telephoto lens is used to ensure clear details of the moon and the pagoda’s top, and the exposure is adjusted to balance the lighting. Travel Tip: To capture the moonset, choose a morning with a full moon during the blue hour, from 4 AM to 6 AM.

Hangzhou Changqiao Park - Moon and Leifeng Pagoda Night View

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No. 61 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Bachelor Park

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The photographer uses an upward angle and centers the composition to place the top of Leifeng Pagoda in the middle of the frame, with the full moon positioned directly above it for vertical symmetry. The shot includes the pagoda’s spire, two levels of the pagoda body, and the full moon, with a few trees at the bottom to add depth. A 500-600mm telephoto lens is used to ensure clear details of the moon and the pagoda’s top, and the exposure is adjusted to balance the lighting. Travel Tip: To capture the moonset, choose a morning with a full moon during the blue hour, from 4 AM to 6 AM.

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