Suzhou Beisi Pagoda Photography Guide - Save it for later!

Ginkgo Photography Guide at Suzhou Beisi Pagoda: ⏰Best Time Viewing period: Late November to mid-December is the best time to see the ginkgo trees. Photography time: Afternoon is the best time, as the sunlight shines on the ginkgo trees and the yellow walls and black tiles, creating beautiful light and shadow effects and leaf silhouettes. 📸: Sony a7R3 camera + Tamron 28-200 lens 🚇Transportation Subway: Take Suzhou Metro Line 4 to Beisi Pagoda Station, Exit 4, and walk to the ancient temple. Bus: Take Bus 1, 313, 33, 54, 5, 602, 9012, Night 1, or Night 3 to Beisi Pagoda Station. 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Suzhou Bao'en Temple and park at the Taohuawu Parking Lot on the west side of the scenic area. 🎫Ticket Information Free entry Photo Spots 1️⃣In front of Guanyin Hall: There are several ginkgo trees, perfect for taking photos of the ginkgo trees with Guanyin Hall and Beisi Pagoda. 2️⃣At the fence under Beisi Pagoda: Use Beisi Pagoda as the background for portraits with ginkgo trees. 3️⃣In front of the Silk Museum: Capture the building and Beisi Pagoda in the same frame, using door and window frames as the foreground to add depth to the photo. 4️⃣Wenchang Pavilion at Taohuawu: Go upstairs to take long shots of Beisi Pagoda. Photography Tips Close-up shots: Focus on the ginkgo leaves to show their texture and color, capturing the light and shadow through the gaps between the leaves. Panoramic shots: Use a wide-angle lens to capture Beisi Pagoda and the ginkgo forest, showing the overall atmosphere and environment. Low-angle shots: Use a low angle to capture Beisi Pagoda and the ginkgo trees, highlighting the grandeur of the pagoda and the height of the ginkgo trees. Light and shadow: Use side or backlighting to highlight the ginkgo trees' outlines and the contrast between light and shadow, creating depth and a three-dimensional effect. Come here to experience the autumn charm and cultural heritage of Suzhou.