https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/beijing-1-121179241/
SARA MCDOWELL

Life advice: When in Beijing in March, you must visit the Summer Palace at least once

❤️Recommended reason: The Western Causeway of the Summer Palace has once again reached the season when the mountain peach blossoms are in full bloom🌸 If you happen to be in Beijing at this time or are about to come to Beijing, then you must visit the Summer Palace in spring! My old friends who know me well are aware that I love to photograph the Summer Palace the most. The Summer Palace is a place where no amount of photography is enough. Each season here has its own beauty. 🌸In spring, the mountain peach blossoms on the Western Causeway are so splendid that it feels like an instant journey to the south of the Yangtze River. 🌿In summer, boating on Kunming Lake with the breeze gently swaying the willows. 🍁In autumn, nature spills its palette of colors, and the rear lake is dyed with layers of forest. ❄️In winter, playing on the ice of Kunming Lake, experiencing the golden light passing through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge... 📸On a sunny day, the Western Causeway of the Summer Palace is simply a myriad of vibrant and picturesque scenes☀️ 👉For the next flower viewing strategy and photo spots, just save this article‼️ 📍Detailed address: Western Causeway, Summer Palace 🕙Business hours: Peak season 6:30-18:00 🚉Transportation strategy: Summer Palace West Gate Station, the west exit is the closest to the Western Causeway 🗓Itinerary: From the Summer Palace West Gate➡️Changguan Hall (Magnolia)➡️Willow Bridge➡️Jingmen Building➡️Lian Bridge➡️Mirror Bridge➡️Exit from the West Gate (see the last map) You can also enter from the West Gate and take a counterclockwise tour. Both routes are fine, and this flower viewing route takes about 2h to complete. 📝Note tips: When entering from the West Gate, head to Changguan Hall first, where the magnolia flowers are blooming beautifully. After photographing the magnolias, you can capture both the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion and the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway in one frame at Changguan Hall. Then, walk towards Willow Bridge, where you can photograph the beautiful scenery of the opposite Western Causeway. Along the Western Causeway from Willow Bridge, you can take pictures of people with the mountain peach blossoms, and if you're lucky, you might capture mandarin ducks playing in the water and black swans... ⚠️If you want to capture beautiful landscapes, you must choose a sunny day. Last year when I came to photograph the Western Causeway, I encountered a sandstorm, and the photos came out yellowish and not clear, no matter how much post-processing was done. This year, the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway have arrived as promised, and the best viewing period is these two weeks, so hurry up! And by the way, show me the great shots you take.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Apr 19, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Summer Palace

4.7/542457 reviews | Gardens
Beijing
#1 of Spring Outings in Beijing
Available for tomorrow
CAD 5.66
View
Show More
Related Moments