Collection Travel to China 2026.08.23

A Spot for Stable Night Views of Beijing

Actual Public Shooting Points by the Water, Parks, and Pedestrian Decks

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When capturing the night views of Beijing, you can achieve stable shots more effectively from waterside areas, parks, and public pedestrian decks rather than from high observatories. The northern side of the National Centre for the Performing Arts shows excellent reflections of the elliptical building on the water, while the southern bank of Liangma River (량마허) is great for capturing the lights of the bridges and commercial facilities. From the CBD Guanghua Bridge pedestrian deck and Tonghui River Qingfeng Park, you can compare the locations of the CCTV headquarters and China Central Television (중국존) from different heights.

We’ve selected new shooting spots from Chaoyang Park, the Shougang Bridge, Lize Financial Business District's Jinzhongdu Park, down to the southern end of Wangfujing. Instead of merely replicating famous photographs, we focused on positions where you can pause, such as railings, plazas, and public walking spaces. We considered no-tripod techniques, checking for events, construction, and security control, and ensuring safe transportation routes at the end.

National Grand Theatre North Waterfront

Northern Riverside of the National Centre for the Performing Arts

This is an open pedestrian area that securely captures the elliptical building and the reflecting water toward the Great Hall of the People. It doesn’t occupy the railings within the audience flow and security lines. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市西城区石碑胡同国家大剧院北侧 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Liangmahe SOLANA South Bank

Southern Bank of Liangma River (량마허) SOLANA

This is an international-style riverside area where the lights of bridges and commercial facilities reflect on the water. As night cruises and walking paths overlap, it doesn’t block boarding lines and bike traffic. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南侧 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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CBD Guanghua Bridge East Side Pedestrian Deck

Eastern Pedestrian Deck of CBD Guanghua Bridge

This is a good spot to combine the lights of CCTV headquarters, Zhongguo Zhun (중국존), and Guomao Road from a high pedestrian viewpoint. Make sure to check the overpass steps and walkway width, and do not extend tripods. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市朝阳区东三环中路光华桥东侧 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Chaoyang Park West Lakeside

Chaoyang Park Western Lakeside

This park area can capture the reflection of SOLANA across the lake and the eastern high-rise buildings. Check for seasonal closures, water edge controls, and dark home-return paths. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市朝阳区朝阳公园南路1号 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Tung Huai He Qing Feng Park

Tonghui River Qingfeng Park

This park offers a low viewpoint of the river, railway, and high-rise buildings, south of the CBD. It sees a lot of runners and cyclists, so be sure to keep the entrances clear of railings and bridge access. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市朝阳区厂坡村街甲2号 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Seougang Shin Seougang Bridge East Side

Eastern Side of Shougang New Shougang Bridge

This public riverside spot captures both the cable-stayed bridge and industrial heritage lights. Do not stop in the bridge traffic lanes and follow the official walking areas and event controls toward the park. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市石景山区新首钢大桥东侧公共空间 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Lize Financial Business District Jinzhongdu Park

Jinzhongdu Park in Lize Financial Business District

This park captures the lush greenery and waterways alongside Lize SOHO and new urban high-rises. Watch out for construction and frequent lighting changes, and confirm pedestrian path openings on the day. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市丰台区丽泽路金中都公园 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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Wangfujing Walking Street South End

Southern End of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street

This is a spot where you can capture lights from signboards, department store facades, and the direction of Chang’an Avenue along with the flow of people. Respect portrait rights and store photography regulations, and do not stop in the center of the pedestrian path. In this list, we examine this location from the perspective of 'actual public shooting points by the water, parks, and pedestrian decks.' The order is arranged not by popularity but by considering the flow and interaction of an actual night journey in Beijing. By checking official operational guidelines and the day’s security and transportation, you can specifically understand how different parts of Beijing—from the Chang’an Gate, the rear of the city, to skyscrapers and performance venues—show us different times of the city.

주소 北京市东城区王府井大街南口 야간 확인 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

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In Beijing, it’s not just photography skills but the combination of location and timing that changes the outcome. The riverside at the northern side of the National Centre for the Performing Arts has clear reflections when the wind is calm, and the southern bank of Liangma River enhances the evening’s vibrancy when capturing the bridge lights and strolling people together. On the eastern pedestrian deck of CBD Guanghua Bridge, you can place the flow of the road in the background, while at Tonghui River Qingfeng Park, you can observe the skyline spacing from a lower waterside perspective.

Staying at a location from the blue hour until just after the lights come on allows you to capture the changes in light beautifully. Let's observe the edge of the lake at Chaoyang Park, and consider contrasting new architecture from the Lize Financial Business District's Jinzhongdu Park. If visibility changes due to construction or events, choose the direction accordingly. In the end, let’s finish by choosing a scene that feels like a ‘true night in Beijing’, rather than just the most stable shot.

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National Grand Theatre North Waterfront

北京市西城区石碑胡同国家大剧院北侧 · 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

Liangmahe SOLANA South Bank

北京市朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南侧 · 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

CBD Guanghua Bridge East Side Pedestrian Deck

北京市朝阳区东三环中路光华桥东侧 · 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

Chaoyang Park West Lakeside

北京市朝阳区朝阳公园南路1号 · 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

Tung Huai He Qing Feng Park

北京市朝阳区厂坡村街甲2号 · 폐장·보안·교통편 당일 확인

Seougang Shin Seougang Bridge East Side