In 2004, Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing stretches across the frame, bordered by trees and a gently curving shoreline. The scene feels calm and expansive, emphasizing the relationship between the designed landscape and natural forms.

Kunming Lake was intentionally created as a focal point within the Summer Palace grounds, reflecting imperial landscape principles centered on harmony, proportion, and carefully composed views. The scene emphasizes serenity and continuity rather than activity, allowing the landscape itself to convey its historical and cultural significance.