Have you seen the evening glow in the Beijing sky? A netizen shared their experience on social media: "Standing on the rooftop until my legs were numb, I could only capture half the beauty of the evening glow, the other half had to be left for my eyes." How beautiful is it? The evening glow in Beijing always favors those who love to gaze up at the sky - golden, orange, pink, light purple, or bright red? It's always a surprise.
Imagine, on a summer evening, the scorching heat of the day has subsided, a cool breeze blows, and the glow spreads across the clouds, spilling over every corner of Beijing... You know, the evening glow is fleeting, capturing these light and shadows with a camera, the "tranquility of the times" is a moment of happiness.
Today, the editors have prepared a "Beijing evening glow shooting locations and spots" guide.
Viewing in the parks
Longtan Lake Park
The Ferris wheel at dusk can add a romantic atmosphere to a city. In Longtan Lake Park, the vast lawn, lush green trees, the lake, and the "colorful" Ferris wheel, there are many "decorations" in the sky, the evening glow here always makes you want to view it from different angles.
Address: No. 19 Zuoanmen Neidajie (St), Dongcheng, Beijing
Summer Palace
The words "splendid" and "magnificent" instantly materialize, as the crimson glow and golden light "kiss" the ripples on the lake surface. The evening glow at the Summer Palace always makes people sigh in admiration, the beauty and romance of the human world, taking photos and checking in at the east dike of the Summer Palace is the choice of most people.
Address: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmenlu (Rd), Haidian, Beijing
Yuanmingyuan Park
In the evening, walk south along Fuhai to the open water area, at the Leifen Xizhao spot, is the best place to enjoy the sunset. While watching the evening glow against the backlight, the silhouettes of the rolling hills add a poetic atmosphere.
Address: No. 28 Qinghua Xilu (Rd), Haidian, Beijing
Yuyuantan Park
"The evening glow here is never enough to photograph" "The evening glow after the rain is always captivating" The open view and the charming water-sky unity have made watching the evening glow at Yuyuantan Park a default excellent spot in people's minds. The area near the middle bridge of the park is where most people take photos and watch the evening glow.
Address: No. 10 Xi 3 Huan Zhonglu (W. 3rd Ring Rd Middle), Haidian, Beijing
Chaoyang Park
This red and golden evening glow, when you first see it, what does it remind you of? Is it the red of molten glass? Or the flickering gold of a candle? The north dock of Chaoyang Park always leaves the park visitors with the most beautiful evening glow memories.
Address: No. 1 Chaoyang Park Nanlu (Rd), Chaoyang, Beijing
Nanhaizi Wetland Park
When the Beijing summer gets too hot, many people will come to Nanhaizi Wetland Park for a stroll, not too hot and sunny, and you can also see the stunning evening glow, "as if golden powder is spilled from the clouds" - netizens who have seen it can't help but exclaim.
The lakeside along the south entrance of the park is a good place to watch the evening glow.
Address: No. 16 Huangyi Lu (Rd), Daxing, Beijing
Luoma Lake Park
The evening glow at Luoma Lake Park perfectly interprets what "rolling clouds" means, watching the clouds change shape in the light and shadow on the lakefront, the corners of your mouth will unconsciously curve upwards.
Address: No. 8 Luodong Lu (Rd), Luoge Village, Houshayu Town, Shunyi, Beijing
Viewing on the mountains
Miaofeng Mountain
"I was wondering, Beijing is so beautiful today, Miaofeng Mountain must be stunning too!" A Beijing netizen commented on a photo of the Miaofeng Mountain evening glow. The author replied, "I'm glad I went today, I didn't miss it." The sunset evening glow on the west side of the Miaofeng Mountain viewing platform must bring a deep sense of happiness and fulfillment to those who see it.
Address: Jiangou Village, Miaofeng Mountain Town, Mentougou, Beijing
Viewing by the lakes
Jinhai Lake
The evening glow at Jinhai Lake is simply stunning! Standing on the slope of Bibo Island and seeing the sunset glow, you really can't believe your eyes. Jinhai Lake will never let you down! The cafes by the lake are also good spots for shooting the evening glow.
Address: No. 1 Guangchang Lu (Rd), Jinhai Lake Town, Pinggu, Beijing
Yanqi Lake
The classic shooting spot for the evening glow is next to the Kempinski Hotel at the east of the lake. If you want a different perspective, you can place the camera tripod in the water by the shore, so you can capture the reflection of the sky. The soft colors are also breathtaking!
Address: No. 3 Yanshui Lu (Rd), Huairou, Beijing
Miyun Reservoir
How can we not mention the Miyun Reservoir when talking about evening glow? In the evening, about half an hour before and after sunset, the sky puts on a colorful feast. Various colors are interwoven, and the reflection on the lake surface makes the photos even more dreamlike.
Address: Miyun Reservoir, Miyun, Beijing
Shahe Reservoir
Similarly, the Shahe Reservoir is also an excellent spot for viewing the evening glow. The Shahe Reservoir is very close to the city center, visitors can navigate to the Shahe Dam Management Office and enjoy the golden water surface illuminated by the sunset.
Address: near Beijing New Asia College, Changping, Beijing
Viewing from the bridges
Qianhe Xielu Bridge
A netizen said, "Chatting on the lawn of the Qianhe Xielu Bridge, unexpectedly we got to witness this evening glow." In the camera, the people in the river seem to be harvesting the colorful evening glow. It looks like a beautiful oil painting.
Address: about 90 meters east of Beijing International Wealth Management Institute, Binhe Beilu (Rd), Tongzhou, Beijing
South Ring Bridge
A netizen called the South Ring Bridge the real-life version of the "Harry Potter" bridge, and the beautiful sunset here adds a touch of "magical world" feeling. Colorful glow covers the sky and streets, with artificial structures and nature blending together. A netizen shared the sunset shooting spot, "On the roadside east of the bridge, facing the bridge, you can also shoot the sun sinking below the horizon."
Address: South Ring Road, Changping Satellite City East District, Changping, Beijing
New Shougang Bridge
Many people have captured the stunning evening glow at the New Shougang Bridge. The best vantage point is the overpass at the ancient city subway station, where you can see the distant mountains, the nearby water, and the reflection of the setting sun. The colors in the scene are as intense as flames, igniting the romance in ordinary life.
Address: west side of Shougang Industrial Cultural Tourism Area, Shijingshan, Beiijing
Viewing on the way home from work
The scenery on the way home from work is something people long for, and even a casual snapshot can turn out great. The moment you look up at the sky, the beautiful evening glow seems to be celebrating the end of a wonderful day!
Address: citywide, wherever there is evening glow
Do you have any memories of the evening glow captured on your phones?
Translator: PAN Wenrui
Reviewer: Ding Hongwei
