Nanjing Yanquan Lake Photography Guide

Nanjing Larch Lake Photography Guide ⏰Best time to visit Best season: Mid-November to early December Best time of day: Early morning after sunrise when the light is soft, perfect for capturing the morning mist and the golden lake and red larch trees in the soft light. ⚠️Free admission before 6:30 am! Adult ticket: CNY 70/person 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, Exit 1, and walk 300 meters to Gate 3. 📸Photography spots and angles 📍Near Gate 3 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: This is the core scenic area. You can take panoramic photos of the lake shore outside the gate, or enter the scenic area to take photos on the bridge or close-ups under the larch trees. 🌊Lake shore: On the right side of Gate 3, you can see the gradient colors of the larch trees on both sides, which are perfect for taking oil painting-like photos. Lake trail: You can take photos of the larch trees and the fallen leaves on the trail. Photography tips 1️⃣Composition: Use the lines and reflections of the larch trees, and use the rule of thirds, symmetry, etc. Pay attention to "horizontal and vertical" to make the picture more beautiful and stable. 2️⃣Shooting angle: In addition to the conventional horizontal angle, you can try to shoot upwards to highlight the tall and straight larch trees, or shoot downwards to show the whole larch forest and the reflection on the water. 3️⃣Light and shadow: Side light or backlight in the morning or evening can create a sense of depth and three-dimensionality, and the shimmering water can be used as a foreground or background to add a sense of movement to the picture.