As shown in the diagram, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer shooting horizontally. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

It is recommended to use a camera for shooting, with a zoom lens of 24-70mm, a focal length of around 35mm, and an aperture of around f/4. The best time for shooting is around 11 AM.

Huaqing Palace – Red Wall Ancient Poem

Photo by Lishan Renzu Temple

Lishan Renzu Temple

The photographer takes the cable car, overlooking from inside, capturing a blend of ancient and modern perspectives from the cable car with a downward angle. At the mountaintop, they shoot the red corridor using a smartphone's telephoto lens to look down. They employ a panoramic composition to include the vast ancient architecture and cityscape, using a wide-angle to stretch the sense of space.

Travel tips: Tickets are required for the cable car.

Lishan National Forest Park – Summit Aerial of Huaqing Palace Ancient Buildings

The model stands at one-third to the right of the red wall, using the rule of thirds to compose the shot, keeping the complete calligraphy text in the background on the left to enhance the cultural atmosphere. The angle is level, and the frame includes a few green trees on the right to balance the image.

Pose: The model leans against the wall with a side profile, giving a thumbs-up with the right hand, sunglasses resting on the top of the head, with a natural and lively gesture.

Huaqing Palace – Jinyang Gate Red Text Wall

People are the main focus, with vibrant yellow walls and red flowers and green plants as the backdrop. The characters extend their hands to make a "V" sign, enhancing the sense of interaction. The strong color contrast conveys a lively and bright atmosphere.

Opening hours: 07:00-19:00.

Huaqing Palace – Yellow Wall Outside Circular Garden

The photographer captures the shot from an eye-level perspective, using a central composition to place the model at the center of the frame, highlighting the subject.

Travel Tips: The opening hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Huaqing Palace – Pond in Front of Pavilion

Medium shot with a flat composition, featuring characters as the main subject, exaggerated poses (stretching arms out). With the lotus pond and traditional Chinese architecture as the backdrop, the contrasting colors (red and blue) convey a lively, travel打卡 atmosphere. 

Ticket Price: 120 yuan per person during the peak season, 80 yuan per person during the off-peak season.

Huaqing Palace – Changsheng Hall Lotus Pond

As shown in the figure, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer taking a horizontal shot. When shooting, avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and be cautious to avoid distortion. It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, a focal length of around 40mm, and an aperture of about f/4 for the shoot. The best time for shooting is around 11 in the morning.

Xi’an Huaqing Palace – Red Wall with Huaqing Palace Text

The model stands at the edge, fully revealing the characters "Chang'an," capturing the scene with a mid-range lens to clearly display the character's traditional costume and background details. Full-length scenic photos can be taken, as well as close-ups of the font.

Huaqing Palace Yùpǐn Pavilion – Red Chang’an Wall

Lower the camera close to the water surface and use a low-angle shot to highlight the eaves and architectural levels of the side of the Changsheng Hall. Include lotus leaves and reflections on the water in the foreground to enhance the sense of depth, with a model naturally sitting on a rock in the middle ground, hand propping on the stone surface, and keep the trees and the full view of the building in the background. This allows the environment and the person to harmoniously integrate, showing the charm of the garden pool, autumn colors, and ancient architecture.

Dress suggestion: Wearing ancient-style or light-colored clothes will make the photos stand out more.

Xi’an Huaqing Palace – Under Magpie Bridge Lotus Leaf Pond Stone