China Photo Trips: 4 Breathtaking Photography Destinations That You Should Not Miss
Do you have a passion for photography? Do you love to capture the beautiful natural scenario or amazing wild creatures? Then, China is heaven for you. This country has not only a rich resource of natural scenery, like the Yellow Mountains,Guilin, and Xiapu’s Mudflat and Gobi Desert but also the abode to endemic flowers and animals. When it comes to the subject of your photography, you will be spoilt for choices in China.
Before you book one of the China photo trips, know the most beautiful photograph destinations in this country:
- Chengdu Panda Base
Conveniently located a short drive away from downtown, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also known as Chengdu Panda Base, attracts tourists and wildlife enthusiasts from all parts of the world. This state of the art research facility is the ideal abode for more pandas than anywhere else within China or abroad. During your photo trip to this base, you will witness various pandas ranging from young cubs to lumbering adults and the elusive and adorable Red Panda. Besides, in the scenic, garden-like atmosphere, you will also find urban birds, such as the Red-billed Leiothrix, White-browed Laughingthrush, Chinese Blackbird, Ruddy Shelduck, Spotted Dove, etc.
- Mount Siguniang National Park
It is another great destination for photolovers who want to capture the eccentricity of nature on their lenses. Also familiar as “Four Sisters Mountain” or “Four Girls Mountain”, it is anamazing area that consists of four peaks of Da Feng (5,025m), Er Feng (5,276m), San Feng (5,355m), and Yaomei Feng (6,250m).
Inscribed as a part of Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries on the heritage list by UNESCO in 2006, it covers an area of 2,000 square kilometers. It is also known for the four peaks and the surrounding three valleys, namely Changping Valley, Haizi Valley, and Shuangqiao Valley. Capture the mountains during the dawn or dusk and show your photography skills to your dear ones.
- Tiebu National Nature Reserve
Another great destination to add to your bucket list! It is the ideal place to witness and capture Sika Deer. Owing to religious belief, people in this area never hurt wildlife. And this makes it the ideal place for Sika Deer. According to monitoring data from Tiebu National Nature Reserve, there were around 1,000 Sika Deer in the reserve in 2012. And thanks to conservation efforts, their populations are on the rise.
- Ruoergai Grassland
Considered to be one of the most beautiful grasslands of China and one of the world’s largest and best-preserved plateau peat swamp wetlands, these beautiful highland prairies sit at an altitude between 3,400m and 3,600m. Moreover, it hosts dozens of bird species like the Black-necked Crane, Ruddy Shelduck, Golden Eagle, and many more. It is the ideal place to search for colorful flowers endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. Moreover, you will also find wildlife like the Himalayan Marmot,Tibetan Gazelle, Tibetan Fox, Palla’s Cat, Wolf, Plateau Pika, and more. This kind of highland wetland ecosystem is rare, as well as needs good protection for its vulnerability.
Along with capturing natural beauties, you can also photograph other beautiful things in this land. For example, you can take part in one of the culture journeys in China and know about the rich culture of this land. So, without waiting any further, book your trip today!
