If I want to take pictures in the Old Summer Palace, which route should I take?

It is said that the beauty of the Old Summer Palace lies in the ruins, the gardens, and the historical memories scattered all over the garden. These are all reasons enough for you to come. When I went there last year, I followed the regular route. There are 3 official routes recommended. I still think the regular route is the best. Of course, the regular route allows you to enjoy the natural landscape in the west, and most of the cultural monuments are in the southeast of the park. Arrange your itinerary accordingly~

Regular route: You can enter from the south gate, go straight along the road, and you will first encounter the restoration of the twelve zodiac bronze statues. Next is the Xiyanglou ruins and Fuhai Lake. Fuhai can be rowed. It is recommended to experience it. Walk northwest along the coast of Fuhai to appreciate the gardens on the northwest side of the Old Summer Palace, including hills, rivers, lakes, trees and flowers. Finally, come out from the Zaoyuan Gate on the northwest side~

Park introduction:

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park was built in 1988 and is located in Haidian, the western suburbs of Beijing. It is closely adjacent to the Summer Palace and named after the Old Summer Palace. With the theme of the ruins, it has formed a unique tourist landscape that combines solid history with a vibrant garden atmosphere. It has great political and historical value and is now a key national cultural relic protection unit.

Ticket reference: 10~15 yuan

Opening hours: 07:00~19:30

Suitable seasons: autumn and winter

Recommended play time: 5 hours

Tourist attraction level: 2020 (5A)

Cultural relic protection unit: National Third Batch (Qing Dynasty)

Location/ Affiliated to: No. 28, Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing?

Arrival method:

Bus route: Qichunyuan Palace Gate: 319, 320, 331, 432, 438, 498 , 628, 664, 690, 696, 697, 801, 826, etc.

Changchun Garden East Gate: 432, 656, 681, 717, 814, 982, Special 4 Road, etc.

Subway: Exit B of Yuanmingyuan Station on Line 4

Travel guide:

1. Going to Yuanmingyuan to enjoy lotuses in summer is a favorite of many citizens and photography enthusiasts. My favorite, it is also a major feature of the Old Summer Palace over the years, when the Lotus Festival will be held.

2. A variety of royal-related activities are held every year, such as the Royal Temple Fair during the Spring Festival, the Outing Festival in the spring, the Golden Autumn Royal Cultural Festival at the end of September, etc. You can experience the exquisite celebration methods of the ancient palace.

3. The horse head bronze statue is collected in the Wenshu Pavilion of Zhengjue Temple in the Old Summer Palace. The "Century Dream Comes True → Return of the Horse Head Bronze Statue in the Old Summer Palace Exhibition" is also located in Zhengjue Temple. The exhibition takes the return of the horse's head as the main line, and is divided into three sections: Yuanming Chongguang, the Garden of Wanyuan, and the return of the horse's head. It displays about 100 components such as cultural relics and photos, which will be continuously displayed as the basic display of Zhengjue Temple. Visitors can make reservations through the WeChat official account of the Yuanmingyuan Heritage Park. Entry to the exhibition is limited to the Zhengjue Temple entrance. The exhibition opening time is 8:30 a.m., and reservations for same-day tickets will be closed at 16:00.

Tour route:

The new palace gate of Qichun Garden→?Jianbi Pavilion?→?Skeleton Bridge?→?Tianxin Water Surface?→?Hanqiu Pavilion Three-hole Bridge?→ ?Immortal terrace?→?A unique cave?→ →?Quyuan Fenghe?→?Pengdao Yaotai?→?Pinghu Qiuyue?→ →?Fanghu scenic spot?→?Western-style building ruins (Ten Thousand Flower Array Maze, Dashui Fa) , water viewing method)→?Xianfa Mountain?→?Old Summer Palace Panoramic Sand Table?→?Hanjing Hall Ruins→?Qichun Garden, end the tour.

Recommended:

(Shopping) Books, pictures, and tourist souvenirs from the Old Summer Palace can be purchased at Jianbiting Beijing Gift Shop, Tianxin Shuihuan Beijing Gift Shop, and Dashuifa Beijing Gift Shop .

(Gourmet food) Sankongqiao Fast Food, Fenghelou Tea House, Dashui Fajiayou Fast Food, Tianxin Shuihuan Jiajiayou Fast Food, etc., Fuhai Restaurant.