Using a flat angle and central composition, place the red waterwheel in the center of the frame. Utilize the reflection composition to create a symmetrical image of the waterwheel and its reflection on the lake surface. Incorporate the hanging willow branches on both sides of the foreground to add depth, and retain the city buildings and blue sky in the background. Shoot from a low angle to ensure that the reflection is clear and complete.

Xi’an Hancheng Lake – Waterwheel, Willows & City Skyline

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Hancheng Lake, Intersection of North Second Ring Road and Zhuhong Road, Weiyang District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

Using a flat angle and central composition, place the red waterwheel in the center of the frame. Utilize the reflection composition to create a symmetrical image of the waterwheel and its reflection on the lake surface. Incorporate the hanging willow branches on both sides of the foreground to add depth, and retain the city buildings and blue sky in the background. Shoot from a low angle to ensure that the reflection is clear and complete.

Walking Guide

Walk 19 meters east and then turn left.

Walk 294 meters north along Zhuhong Road.

Walk 512 meters along Zhuhong Road and turn left at the entrance.

Walk north along the Zhuhong Road auxiliary road, pass by Yao Yao Wash - Wash Mo Zhi Wash, then turn left.

Walk west to the Ba Cheng Gate site of the Han Chang'an City and make a left turn.

Take the Subway Line 8 (Circle Line) to Dafengge Station and exit from Exit A.

Walk 141 meters north along the secondary road of the North Section of the Second Ring Road, then turn left ahead.

Walk south to the Population Health Cultural Park and you will arrive at your destination. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk south to the Population Health Cultural Park and you will arrive at your destination.