The sunset in Beijing always favors those who love to look up at the sky. Is it golden, orange, pink, lilac, or crimson? Follow this guide to the best sunset photography spots in Beijing and capture these romantic lights and shadows with cameras.
Longtan Zhonghu Park
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Longtan Zhonghu Park is renowned for its lawns, green trees, lake, and ferris wheel while the sunset entices you to see it from different angles.
Summer Palace
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Glowing sunset and golden light "kiss" the ripples on the surface of the lake. Such a scene of the evening glow at the Summer Palace is so amazing that taking photos in the East Dike has become a choice for most visitors in the park.
Yuanmingyuan Park
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In the evening, as you walk along the Fuhai Lake towards the south gate, you'll pass by waters with open views, where the site of Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset.
Yuyuantan Park
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The site near the Zhongdi Bridge in Yuyuantan Park, known for its wide views and charming waterscape, is a popular spot for people to take photos and enjoy the evening glow.
Chaoyang Park
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The North Pier of Chaoyang Park will always leave visitors the most beautiful memory of the evening glow.
Nanhaizi Wetland Park
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During the hot and humid summer days,, many people in Beijing would head to Nanhaizi Wetland Park for a stroll. The bank of the Luming Lake near the southern entrance is a great spot to watch the evening glow.
Miaofeng Mountain
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Looking out at the sunset to the west of the viewing platform at the top of Miaofeng Mountain, people cannot help but feel overwhelmed by a sense of happiness and fulfillment from the heart.
Jinhai Lake
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The sunset glow seen on the hillside of Bibo Island will not let you down. The lakeside café is also a great spot to capture the evening glow.
New Shougang Bridge
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Many people have captured stunning evening glows at the New Shougang Bridge. The best spot for grand scenes is the pedestrian overpass at Gucheng Subway Station, where you can embrace distant mountains, nearby water, and the reflection of the setting sun in the frames.
Do you have any memories of the evening glow stored in your phone? Come and share them with us in the comments section!
(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
