What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of China?
The Great Wall of China? Chopsticks? Kung-Fu martial arts?
Well, China is much more than what you have ever thought of. Besides trekking and camping on the Great Wall of China and enjoying Chinese cuisine, you can embrace the beauty of nature and capture the aesthetic views through your lens.
Travel enthusiasts from different corners of the world escape to China to discover the spectacular natural beauties. What about you?
Are you excited about a China Photo trip this vacation? Don’t miss out on the following places while surrendering yourself to the beauty of the countryside.
Zhangye Danxia – Rainbow-colored mountains:
Danxia’s scenic landform never fails to attract photographers. It features red sandstones of different shapes, creating a distorted hilly landscape. The scarlet red-ranging hills burn everyone’s eyes on bright sunny days. However, the refraction of sunlight adds multiple colors, like blue, yellow, etc., to the gigantic palette. These colors together form a rainbow on the mountain, especially during sunrise and sunset.
Location- 28km west of Zhangye Downtown, Gansu Province
Best time – April to October
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Avatar shooting spot:
Have you watched the movie “Avatar”? It was one of their filming locations that added magic to the content. The natural landmark is famous for thousands of spectacular sharp hills, lush green lands, and beautiful waterfalls. If you visit this place just after rainfall, you will find yourself in heaven.
Location – Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province
Best time – April to October
Jiuzhaigou – Comprised of over 100 colorful lakes:
Another must-visit destination for your China photo trip is Jiuzhaigou Lake. The breathtaking lake has many deposits inside. As a result, when the sun rises, each lake changes its color. For example, an emerald green lake changes to sapphire blue, a rosy red lake converts into apricot yellow, and so on. Over 100 multicolored lakes are there in this region. No matter on which season you want to visit this place, you can witness colorful vibes from different lakes. The serene beauty of snow-capped mountains during winter is an added eye feast for tourists.
Location – 280km north of Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Best time – April to November
Kunming Stone Forest – Stones and peaks in multiple shapes:
China offers you another eye-catching view of stone pinnacles, karst caves, and underground rivers at Kunming stone forest. The stones inside resemble a sword, castle, mushroom, pagoda, etc. When you visit this destination, don’t forget to capture a photo of the famous Ashima stone. It resembles a young girl excited to meet every tourist. Besides, you can spend some time on Shizi Lake. You can take a boat and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere down there.
Location – 85km southeast of Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Best time – March to October
Final thoughts
China is a vast land surrounded by towering mountains, green grasslands, picturesque lakes, and dense forests. As the perfect landscape for exploration, China can be an ideal choice for an adventure seeker or a simple travel enthusiast. So, are you ready to go for a China photo trip? You can contact a tour and travel organizer and seek the help of a passionate tour guide to make your trip worth remembering.
Author Bio: Hua Li is a passionate tour guide. He organizes a short China Nature travel for tourists interested in China photo trips.
