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Top 5 Reasons that make Yunnan- the Best Photography Spot in China

Author: Bella Zhang
by Bella Zhang
Posted: Aug 12, 2016

If you are looking for some spectacular photography locations in China, you must experience the enchanting nature and the magnificent landscapes of Yunnan. Yunnan lies in the south-west of China with a variety of landscapes, sky high snowcapped mountains, mysterious forests, enchanted deep valleys, pouring rivers and calm lakes. It has formed a unique blend of diverse cultures because of the presence of colorful ethnic groups and their art.

Aren’t you already excited about the marvelous photos that you are bound to get at this spot? Your ideal choices should be the Jianshui swallow karst caves, Yuanmou earth forest, Shilin stone forest, Dongchuan red soil field, and the Jiulong waterfall in the eastern Yunnan. Instead of travelling solo to this exotic place, why don’t you get in touch with a travel company? Often, these travel agencies organize wildlife photography tours in various parts of China. They also have photography experts in their team who can guide you in capturing some brilliant moments that you will cherish about this trip.

Here’s why Yunnan is the best photography spot in China:

1. Picturesque Landscapes

Do you want to capture the sunrise moment in Yunnan? Then you must go to Duoyishu or Bada. Apart from this common scenic beauty, you must visit the rice terraces in Yunnan. These have been crafted years ago by the Hani people. It is now a World Cultural Natural Heritage Site, acknowledged by UNESCO. Thousands of photographers are attracted to the massive tiers upon the rice terraces. Dongchuan Red Land is also another destination adored by the photographers.

2. Historical Sites

Do you want to retrace the spectacular civilization of Yunnan’s past through your photos? Then, you must visit the innumerable historical sites here. Since Yunnan had been an independent kingdom previously, so it has developed a unique and profound culture of its own and this gave rise to several such historical sites.

You can take photos of The Three Pagodas, known for their enormous size, beautiful antiquity and brilliant preservation. Or you can visit the Qiongzhu temple of Kunming which is a Buddhist temple, famous for painted clay sculptures of five hundred Buddhist arhats.

3. Colorful Ethnic Festivals

The best way to capture the colorful ethnicity of their minority cultures is to visit Yunnan during the ethnic festivals. The ethnic minorities of Yunnan such as the Bai, Yi, Dai, Naxi etc, have about four hundred festivals which follow unique folk traditions and customs and are celebrated throughout the year. You are bound to enjoy and get beautiful shots of their diverse architecture, clothing, cultural dance forms etc.

4. Hiking and Mountaineering Spots

If you love hiking and mountaineering, then Yunnan will not disappoint you. There are quite magnificent destinations for hiking such as the Tiger Leaping Gorge- China’s best hiking trail and one of the deepest gorges in the world; or the Meili Snow Mountain, Shangri-La, a well-known holy pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists which is also a famous photography spot for its beautiful snow capped mountains.

These five major elements make Yunnan one of the best photography spots in China. So, what are you thinking? Start looking for travel companies offering wildlife photography tours in Yunnan. Whether it is the diverse ethnicity of different minority groups or the scenic beauty of the rice terraces Yunnan, this is an ideal location of brushing up on your photography skills. With expert guides from travel agencies, you are bound to get better with time.

About the Author

Bella has been on many wildlife photography tours and now writes blogs about them. Here, she writes about the factors that make Yunnan, the best photography spot in China such as historical sites, ancient towns and rice terraces in Yunnan.

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