Photo: Wen Zeng

Jiu Zhai Gou and Huanglong Valleys

These two pristine valleys in the Sichuan province are indisputable when it comes to nature in China. There is much to wonder for all travelers of varying interest. What amuses huge numbers of visitants are the cascading waterfalls, Emerald water, Alpine lakes, multicolor ponds, Snowy Mountains, Tibetan villages as well as vivid Forests. The eternally revealed bewitching natural setting of those two areas ranks it as one of the hottest locales for taking endlessly beguiling photos in China.


Photo: Zhang Kayiv

Beijing

Beijing has a lot to surprise every visitor especially photographers. On the first day in the city you will be overpowered by both its modern and ancient architecture. The Great Wall is one of the main highlights for a trip to Beijing or China.
Photographers love this wall both snowy during winter and when adorned by colorful trees in autumn.
Other enrapturing spots for a pleasing photo shoot thrive including imperial palaces like Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace. Art lovers, feel the thrill while capturing nice pics at 798 Art Zone and National Museum of China too with an immense collection of cultural relics, then local life is best captured at Beijing Hutongs.

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Photo: Jay Cai

Kanas

Located in Altay City, Burqin County in northern Xinjiang, Kanas is a photogenic paradise for many reasons. Beyond beautiful lakes, rivers, glaciers and grasslands, Kanas is also generous in plant life plus varieties of animal and bird species. Autumn is the best period for a number of picturesque views for colorful trees around the Lake. Kanas Lake’s unusual manner of changing colors excites most of the visitors, the different dynamic colors for this lake are green, white, grey or blue all feasible in a day.  June to September is rated the best time for this photographing excitement.



Photo: Julyriver

Lijiang

It is said that if you are in China for a photography trip, you must drop by Lijiang. 
Listed amongst the most mesmerizing ancient towns in China, Lijaing  has plenty to occupy your days, fusing culture, adventure, and nightlife along with relaxation. Photogenic spots in Lijiang are plentiful embodying Black Dragon Pool, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lashi Lake (a birders’ paradise after August 15th in Chinese lunar calendar) together with Naxi villages. To live in its authentic culture culture of China, bring your lens to Shuhe and Lijiang Ancient towns.  



Photographer : Anne

Tibet

Tibet is most noted a traditional home for the Tibetan locals plus other ethnic groups like Monpa, Tamang, Quiang, and Sherpa. Most photography seekers cognate this region because of its magnanimous concoction which consolidates culture, historical localities and natural beauty too.
Don’t miss out on glittering photos of Potala Palace, Tibet’s renowned landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site. Besides its ravishing grandeur, Potala awards amazeballs views of snowy mountains, deep blue skies and areas nearby. For a local taste including their blissful festivals, please intend your trip in accordance with the respective dates.



Photo : Carol Jeng

Xitang Water Town

Known as one of the most picturesque ancient towns in China, this photography destination offers amazing shoots. 
The town`s unique backdrop encompasses a lot of ancient houses in lanes surrounded by water canals and interconnected by small bridges. Preserved houses of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are also here. For a broader photo gallery, walking around with your camera is the best option or hire a boat and sail along the water canals.
Do not miss the light changing from misty morning to the dazzling night scenery.
Situated in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang province Xitang can be easily accessed from Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.



Photo : Loraineltai

Zhangye Danxia Landform

Zhangye Danxia is often ranked among top beautifully visited areas in the World. You will come to believe it after a visit to this place. It is truly inspirational for landscape shooting. Nestled in Sunan and Linze County, this elegant spot occupies a total area of 410 Km2 with 40 square kilometers of multicolored hills (red and reddish-brown). Zhangye is impressive to most of the photographers because of its vast collection of engaging photo shoots, striking views to boot. Distinctive landforms here consist of red gravel, mud and sandstones. Best time of visiting is from June to September annually.

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Xi An

Once known as Chang’an, Xi’an was a capital for more than 1200 years to over 13 dynasties including Han, Qin and Tang Dynasties. Fanatics of history and culture, Xi’an provides a full bouquet of historical and cultural relics. What draws most of the photographers to this mesmerizing destination are the Tang Paradise, great Wild goose Pagoda, Xi’an Ancient city, to the Terra-Cotta warrior and horses of the Qin dynasty. Music fountain near the Great wild goose Pagoda lures most of the visitors to the city.

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Zhangjiajie

This City in the northwestern part of China is home to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The Scenic Area has more to be captivated comprehending Suoxi Valley, Tianzishan Mountain together with Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Additionally, this sublime city was marked a UNESCO site in 1992 because of its grand natural scenery. Most of the Photographers, are hypnotized by the exotic peaks best viewed from cable cars, cascading waterfalls, underground cataracts in Huanglong and Longwang caves plus delightful natural rocks. Early in the morning, photos of sunrise and landscapes of Zhangjiajie are invariably fantastic and eye-catching.



Photographer : Terry Lam

Wuyuan County

Wuyuan County has many elements for a wonderful photo trip to China. It’s one of the poshest villages in China, boasting Huizhou architectural complexes, attractive Rice terraced fields as well as rape flower fields.
On top of capturing gratifying photos, various bird’s eye views around keep most of the visitors revisiting the scene for more charm. You can furthermore visit the Rainbow Bridge, stone city and Shangxia Xiaoqi. Usually, in autumn, the stone city offers fabulous morning scenery.