East Lake

I'll recommend this to every friend who travels to Shaoxing. You must take a Wupeng boat at East Lake at least once. Take a Wupeng boat to experience the charm of East Lake in Shaoxing. 🍃 Immerse yourself in the "landscape bonsai"⛰ and enjoy an immersive tour of East Lake Scenic Area. 🛶 A new IP, Tao Ruyi, has appeared at East Lake, with a good meaning for the New Year. 🧧 Donghu Tongyi School is located at the end of the scenic area. 🎙 There is also a small theater with different performances every day. 🪭 Watch the wonderful performance of Donghu Shexi near Pier 2. There is also a Spring Festival market at Lanyue Bridge Square, full of New Year atmosphere. Come to East Lake in Shaoxing to celebrate the New Year and be a rare guest. It's so much fun. 🧨 🧡 Wupeng boat routes: 1️⃣ Metasequoia Pier - Pier 2 2️⃣ Pier 2 - Metasequoia Pier 🧡 Special tour routes: 🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk up the mountain, climb first, then take a boat. The scenery of East Lake is all under your feet. 🧡 Small theater performance schedule (weekends & public holidays) 10:40 am - 11:10 am 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

#chinatravel Why East Lake Captivates ✔ Living Art Gallery: Cliffs resemble Song Dynasty ink paintings, with names like "Fairy’s Palm" and "Jade Dragon Peak" ✔ Bamboo Raft Adventure: Glide through narrow gorges where sunlight dances on tea-colored water ✔ Literary Legacy: Inspired poets like Lu You and scholars like Wang Yangming ✔ Four Seasons of Drama: · Spring: Mist wraps the cliffs like silk · Summer: Lotuses bloom between rock fissures · Autumn: Maple leaves set the cliffs aflame · Winter: Ice traces the stones like calligraphy

Donghu 🎈 Introduction: A 4A-level scenic spot, originally a greenstone mountain⛰️, which has been quarried by people over a thousand years, forming the current cliffs and deep abyss. Known as the "number one water and rock bonsai in the world", it is one of the four famous lakes in Zhejiang. Location: A ten-plus minute taxi ride🚗 from the former residence of Lu Xun Ticket🎫: 50💰 Boat ride⛵️ one way 40💰, about🕙 15 minutes, 4 people per boat⛵️ ‼️: Pets🐶 and 🐱 are not allowed inside, and there is no storage point. Donghu not only offers traditional Jiangnan garden scenery but also dangerous cliffs and deep pools, making it a Jiangnan garden that combines beauty, danger, grandeur, and wonder. Taking a boat ride⛵️ through the caves and over the bridges🌉 is really interesting!! Pictures 1️⃣ and 6️⃣ are still the filming locations of the Kingdom of Women from the '86 Journey to the West‼️ While on the boat, you can see poems written by Guo Moruo on the stone walls: "The walls rise a thousand feet, the path is narrow and hard to pass. The big boat passes through the cave, sitting in the well to observe the sky. Do not say the lake is small, heaven is within it." tips ‼️: 1️⃣ Try to sit in a position facing away from the boatman, it will be much more convenient for taking photos🤳. In summer, bring a sun umbrella⛱️ and sunglasses🕶️ 2️⃣ In summer, it is advised to avoid the midday and afternoon when the sun is at its strongest, as it can be very hot. Make sure to do good sun protection💼

🏞️ The most unique aspect of Shaoxing East Lake is that it is not a natural lake, but the remains of an ancient quarry. Since the Han Dynasty, people have been mining stone here, and after thousands of years of chiseling and carving, cliffs over 50 meters high and deep ponds were formed. Later, dams were built to block the water, turning it into a lake. Therefore, what you see is not a natural landscape, but a magnificent "bonsai" sculpted by human effort and time. 🪨 The wonder lies in the stone scenery, the charm in the lake water, and the essence in the black-awning boats. 🚶🏻‍♂️ Classic route (about 2-3 hours): 1. Enter from the scenic area gate and stroll along the lake to get an initial feel of the scenery. 2. Head to the black-awning boat dock and take a boat tour. The route will take you through the main caves and bridges. 3. After disembarking at the designated dock, walk back along the ancient towpath, taking time to photograph and appreciate the garden details. 4. If interested and physically able, you can climb Xiantao Mountain. 🚗 Transportation Guide · From Hangzhou: · High-speed train/bullet train: From Hangzhou East Station to Shaoxing North Station, the journey takes only 20-30 minutes. · Upon arrival: You can take a taxi from Shaoxing North Station to East Lake Scenic Area, about 30 minutes; or take a bus (such as BRT Line 1 with transfers). · From Shaoxing city center: · You can take buses (such as routes 1, 29, 137, etc.) directly to the "East Lake" stop. 👀 Nearby Attractions Shaoxing is a historic and cultural city with attractions very concentrated. It is recommended to combine East Lake with Lu Xun’s Former Residence, Shen Garden, and Cangqiao Straight Street for a perfect one- or two-day tour of Shaoxing. Not taking the black-awning boat is like not coming to East Lake at all.

Attraction Highlights Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area Located about 6 kilometers east of Shaoxing city, it was originally a Han Dynasty quarry. Over thousands of years of chiseling and carving, it has formed cliffs over 50 meters high and mysterious deep pools. In the late Qing Dynasty, Tao Junxuan carefully designed the area by building embankments around the lake, constructing bridges, and adding pavilions, turning it into a unique landscape garden. Core Attractions Recommended Taogong Cave - The absolute centerpiece of East Lake, 47 meters deep with water 18 meters deep, the entrance only allows a small boat to pass. Inside the cave, it feels like looking at the sky from the bottom of a well; looking up, you see only a narrow strip of sky. Sunlight streams in from the entrance, shimmering on the water. Guo Moruo once praised it in a poem: "Bamboo baskets at East Lake, carved by human hands. Walls rise a thousand feet, paths narrow and hard to pass. A large boat enters the cave, sitting in the well watching the sky. Don’t say the lake is small, the sky is within it." Xiantao Cave - From the shore, it looks like an ordinary stone-framed gate, but when you approach by boat, the cave entrance and its reflection on the water form a complete "immortal peach," creating a marvelous visual effect that amazes visitors. The couplet at the entrance reads, "The cave is five hundred feet deep with no bottom in sight, the peach blooms once every three thousand years," adding to its mysterious charm. Trumpet Cave - Also known as the "Echoing Valley Cave," named for its trumpet-like shape. When you shout inside, the sound echoes everywhere and lasts a long time. The most amazing part is that the clearest sound can be heard on the long embankment 20 meters away on the opposite shore. This natural acoustic wonder was formed unintentionally by stone masons. Special Experiences Wupeng Boat Lake Tour - A must-try at East Lake, this Shaoxing intangible cultural heritage lets you ride a "light boat eight feet long with three low canopies" wupeng boat weaving between cliffs and stone caves. The boatman propels the boat with his foot on the oar, reaching speeds over 10 kilometers per hour, allowing you to enjoy the charm of the water town and admire the spectacular cliffs up close. Water Town She Opera - There are 7 free traditional Shaoxing local opera and Yue opera performances daily at Jishou Lou Pier, letting you experience the rich cultural heritage amid the lake and mountain scenery. Climb High and Look Far - The mountaintop has tea gardens and tea houses, perfect for hiking and enjoying distant views. In spring, you can also experience tea picking while overlooking the Jiangnan water town landscape. Practical Information · Ticket Price: 50 RMB/person · Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) · Wupeng Boat Price: 40-85 RMB/boat · Address: No. 6600 Yonghe Avenue, Gaobu Town, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province · Transportation: Take bus routes 1A, 1, 7, 37, 38, 57, or Express 7 to the [East Lake Scenic Area] stop East Lake was also a filming location for the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" Daughter Kingdom scenes. The scenic area continuously plays the song "Daughter’s Love," instantly immersing you in the story. Combining natural wonders, historical culture, and intangible heritage experiences, it offers fun for family trips, friend gatherings, or solo travel alike.

Lan Yue Bridge, a single-span stone arch bridge, crosses the Xiao Cao Canal and leads into East Lake. East Lake is born from the mountains, made extraordinary by the stones, and beautified by the water. Wupeng boats glide over the lake, reflecting cliffs, pavilions, and trees, drifting into misty rain, gently bathing in the spring breeze. Slowly passing under stone bridges, the Qin Bridge is simple and rustic, while the Xiachuan Bridge is distinctive; gradually entering water caves, the Trumpet Cave echoes in the empty valley, the Fairy Peach Cave is dim and tranquil, and the Taoist Cave reveals a sliver of sky. Pavilions and towers line the shore, arranged with a pleasing balance of density and openness. Strolling along the long embankment, hollowed flower windows reveal ingenious designs one after another. Outside the windows, the canal’s waves are calm and peaceful, and the Buddhist temple’s serene realm is clear and bright. ☞ East Lake can be explored in two different ways, each with its own style. A Wupeng boat tour allows you to pass under bridges and enter caves, immersing yourself in the scenery for a strong experiential feeling. Alternatively, you can reach the top by land to overlook East Lake and capture panoramic shots.

Visiting Shaoxing is not only about Lu Xun's hometown, but Donghu is also worth a visit! Enjoy the black cliffs, take a ride on a Wupeng boat, and experience the picturesque scenery of the Jiangnan area~ 📍Location: 6600 Yonghe Avenue, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan/person, an additional ticket is required for the Wupeng boat in the scenic area, 40 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for children under 1.2 meters (not included). ⌚Opening hours: 08:00—17:00 🅿️Parking: 10 yuan for more than 15 minutes and within 4 hours 🚢Wupeng Boat Tour Line (one-way) A Line: Metasequoia Wharf ➡️ Qin Bridge ➡️ Xiantao Cave ➡️ Laba Cave ➡️ Xia Chuan Bridge ➡️ Taogong Cave ➡️ No. 2 Wharf B Line: No. 2 Wharf ➡️ Taogong Cave ➡️ Xia Chuan Bridge ➡️ Xiantao Cave ➡️ Laba Cave ➡️ Qin Bridge ➡️ Metasequoia Wharf ✅Personal suggestion: Choose B, the starting point is super crowded, and the queue is very long. It only takes about twenty to thirty minutes to walk to the end point, and there are much fewer people taking the boat at the end point! 📷Photo Strategy ✔️OOTD: Suggest white + traditional Chinese style outfit ✔️Spot ➊ The lotus pond at the entrance, it's really beautiful after the rain ✔️Spot ❷ The path near the cliff caves, it's shady and not too sunny ✔️Spot ❸ The distance between two people on the boat is very close, using a 0.5 wide-angle on the phone captures more scenery 📌The scenery is the same back and forth, you can take more pictures on the return trip if it's not crowded, and you can ask the boatman to stop by the stone wall for a while! 🍨Donghu Delicacies The boatman told us that Donghu also has with jasmine and Da Hong Pao flavors, we bought two and they are really delicious with a sweet taste! 📣Travel Guide 1️⃣Walk around the lake, check in at the filming location of the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West', and experience the unique scenery that is 'a miniature of Mount Kuaiji and the waters, with the beauty of West Lake'. 2️⃣Girls are suitable for wearing beautiful clothes with an ancient style, and boys are responsible for taking photos of the girls. 3️⃣Take a ride on the Wupeng boat basin, feel the abyss of the ink-colored misty rain cliffs, a must-play! 🌟Travel tips 1️⃣There are two entrances for boarding, the starting point and the end point. The ticket sales for the boat stop at 16:00, and if it's crowded, it may be delayed until 16:30. The ticket point for the boat is inside the scenic area. 2️⃣There are often many people taking the boat, so queuing is necessary. A boat can carry up to four people, and the boat ride lasts about 15 minutes. 3️⃣Try to sit in a position facing away from the boatman, it will be much more convenient for taking photos. 4️⃣In summer, bring a sun umbrella and sunglasses. 5️⃣In summer, the recommended time for the Wupeng boat ride: avoid the time periods when the sun is at its strongest in the noon and afternoon, as it can be very hot.

I. Core Activities and Must-Visit Spots 1. Exploring Stone Quarry Wonders by Covered Boat East Lake was originally a Han Dynasty stone quarry. The highlight is taking a boat through waterways between steep cliffs. Recommended departure from Hanbi Pavilion Pier, one-way trip takes about 20 minutes, boat fare is CNY 40/person (or charter a boat for CNY 200/4 people). ◦ Taogong Cave: A vertical shaft cave that fits just one boat. Looking up, you can see 100-meter knife-cut cliff walls. When the boat reaches the "Thread of Sky" at the top of the cave, the changing light creates a magical atmosphere. ◦ Immortal Peach Cave: A natural stone gate shaped like a celestial peach with an inscription on the rock wall: "Cave five hundred feet deep with no bottom, peach blossoms once every three thousand years." After disembarking, you can look down at the emerald-like reflections on the lake surface. ◦ Horn Cave: Named for its horn-like shape, it has unique echo effects. The boatman's paddle sounds reverberate inside the cave, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. 2. Garden-Like Landscape Hiking Lakeside trails connect multiple historic sites. Recommended route: North Gate → Ruoji Garden → Lanyue Bridge → Tao Society → Xiachuan Bridge → Qin Bridge → Return. The entire journey takes about 2 hours and offers close-up views of inscriptions by famous scholars like Kang Youwei and Guo Moruo. Wenxia Pavilion at the mountaintop is an excellent spot for panoramic views. In spring, peach blossoms intertwine with willows, creating a scene like a Chinese ink painting. 3. Spring-Only Experiences ◦ Tea Picking: Tea gardens at the mountaintop offer tea-picking experiences where you can participate in the roasting process and take some home as a souvenir. ◦ Fireside Tea Brewing: "Ruyi's Gift" courtyard offers tea brewing packages paired with handmade miniature landscapes and gourd paintings, perfect for relaxation. ◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Performances: Immersive appreciation of Shaoxing Lotus Fall and Yue Opera performances to experience water town culture. II. Practical Information and Visiting Tips 1. Tickets and Opening Hours ◦ Full price ticket: CNY 50, students/seniors half price: CNY 25, local residents free on non-holidays. ◦ Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:50 in summer, 16:20 in winter), Raomen Mountain area open 8:30-15:30. 2. Transportation Guide ◦ Direct bus: Routes 1, 37, 57 to "East Lake Scenic Area" station, then walk about 800 meters. ◦ Driving: Parking lot available at the scenic area. Arrive early on holidays to avoid congestion. 3. Nearby Accommodation Recommendations ◦ Shaoxing East Lake · Fulin Courtyard: 620 meters walking distance to the scenic area, featuring Jiangnan courtyard style with white walls and black tiles, suitable for visitors seeking tranquility. ◦ Kaiyuan Manji Hotel: 3.2 kilometers driving distance from the scenic area, with complete facilities, suitable for families. 4. Seasonal and Safety Tips ◦ Best visiting seasons: Spring and autumn have pleasant weather, summer offers shade and lotus viewing, winter features mirror-like lake surfaces and charming snow scenes. ◦ Precautions: Stay seated and hold on while boating; if wearing Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing), choose lightweight styles; the scenic area controls visitor capacity and may limit entry during holidays, so consider visiting during off-peak times. III. Cultural In-Depth Tour Suggestions 1. Historical and Cultural Interpretation The Tao Society in the scenic area commemorates Tao Junxuan, a late Qing Dynasty local worthy who led the construction of dikes around the lake, transforming the quarry into a garden. Xiachuan Bridge cliff retains Han Dynasty stone quarrying marks and Guo Moruo's inscriptions, witnessing thousands of years of craftsmanship wisdom. For a deeper understanding, you can book a guided tour service (about 2 hours, starting from CNY 198) to hear boatmen tell behind-the-scenes stories about "Journey to the West" Women's Country filming location. 2. Combo Ticket Discounts Purchase combo tickets like "Shen Garden + East Lake + Lanting" to save money. For example, a combo ticket for Shen Garden (daytime) + East Lake + Lanting + Da Yu Mausoleum costs CNY 145, suitable for in-depth tours. IV. Nearby Dining and Extended Experiences 1. Special Dining ◦ Inside East Lake Scenic Area: Try Shaoxing drunken shrimp and preserved vegetable braised pork at "Yangfan Fang" restaurant with lake and mountain views outside the window. ◦ Nearby recommendation: 10-minute walk to Manlv Hotel, where "Fangweng Yue Banquet" combines Shaoxing cuisine with creative dishes. Many ingredients are inspired by references in Lu You's poetry. 2. Side Trips ◦ Lu Xun's Hometown: About 6 kilometers from East Lake, experience Shaoxing scholar-official culture and taste yellow rice wine popsicles. ◦ City Moat Night Cruise: Take an evening boat ride to enjoy the light show, passing eight major scenic spots and experiencing the ancient city's night views.

📍Detailed address: Donghu Donghu Scenic Area, the filming location of the old version of "Journey to the West", is located in Shaoxing, 🚗convenient transportation. The ticket price for adults is CNY 50, and for students and the elderly is CNY 25. It is recommended to take a tour by awning boat, especially Route B. Enter from the exit at the end to avoid a large number of tourists and enjoy more tranquility. Walking around the lake, you can pass by attractions such as Lanyue Bridge and Lanyue Pavilion, walk through the Metasequoia forest, and visit Xiantao Cave and Laba Cave. Wearing white or national style clothes for photos will make you look better. The best time to visit is from September to October during sunset, when the landscape is particularly shocking. You should go to Shaoxing during the National Day holiday. In addition to Donghu, there are many other tourist routes to choose from, such as Lu Xun's Former Residence, Xu Wei Art Museum, etc., which are worth exploring slowly.

Don't miss this niche scenic spot for a photo op!. Shaoxing indeed has many fun places to visit, and if you have enough time, be sure to spend a day at these three spots, highly recommended‼️ · 1️⃣ Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area: The water's cliff abyss, like a Jiangnan scroll painting, has been carved out over a thousand years, forming a stunning water and rock bonsai. You must take a ride on the Wupeng boat at least once, shuttling between the stone walls, and feel the poetic and picturesque charm of the ink and rain! · ✅ The scenic area is a straight line, with two routes, the left side is a flat road, and the right side offers the option to take a mountain path. 🌟 Boat cabin: 40/person, one boat can seat 4 people. There are A and B lines, you can ride from the beginning to the end or take the boat back from the end, it is recommended to walk to the end and then take the boat back (fewer people queuing for the boat). 🎫 Ticket: Free admission until the end of March, advance reservation required on Shaoxing Culture and Tourism Group website. · 2️⃣ Xiancha Lake A very characteristic ancient towpath with a hundred-year history of water conservancy project, it was the pathway for ancient people to travel and unload goods, standing on the ancient towpath and feeling the lake breeze, admiring the beautiful scenery, and taking a beautiful photo is amazing! · ✅ Navigation: "Bitang Farmhouse" (do not navigate to Angsan Bridge/Lake) Public transportation: Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Huangjiu Town and then take a taxi there! The towpath is quite windy and has no railings, so be careful. · 3️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town: One of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing, and also the most lively ancient town in Zhejiang, the town is known for its cured flavors, smoked fish, quail, and soy sauce duck, which are must-tries here, along with many special sticky snacks and intangible cultural heritage wine-brewed buns, which are really soft and delicious! Play until dusk, find a riverside restaurant, and fully enjoy the beauty of the ancient town. · ✅ Tour route: Enter through the main gate ➡️ Qingfeng First Gallery ➡️ City God Temple ➡️ Suikang Money House ➡️ Stone Carving Museum ➡️ Shiyeguan ➡️ Folk Customs Museum ➡️ Ankang Temple ➡️ Renchang Sauce Garden ➡️ Former Site of Bank of China, just right to complete a round. 🎫 No admission fee! No admission fee! No admission fee! 🌟 Boat: 65r/person (not recommended, short distance) 🚗 Transportation: Arrive at Shaoxing North Station, take a taxi or take 🚇 Shaoxing Line 1 to Yuezhou Avenue Station and then a 15-minute taxi ride. 🌟 You can visit all three attractions in one day 🚗 Order: East Lake ➡️ Xiancha Lake ➡️ Anchang Ancient Town (take a taxi between spots, the distance is not very far, self-driving recommended)

Donghu Scenic Area, located in Gaobu Street, Yuandong Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City. Originally a quarry that has been in use since the Han Dynasty for over a thousand years, in the late Qing Dynasty, local scholar Tao Junxuan built dikes to enclose the lake, constructed bridges and added pavilions, skillfully carving the remaining hills and waters into the current landscape garden wonder, praised as: "The World's Number One Landscape Bonsai." Scenic Area Features: Characterized by artificially carved cliffs, deep pools, and stone caves, take a black-awning boat to shuttle between Taogong Cave, Xiantao Cave, and Trumpet Cave, experiencing the marvel of "viewing the sky from a well." Guo Moruo praised it as: "Cliffs rise a thousand feet, paths narrow and hard to pass. A large boat enters the cave, sitting in a well to view the sky. Do not say the lake is small, the sky is within." Additionally, Donghu was a filming location for classic scenes such as the "Kingdom of Women" in the 1982 version of Journey to the West. It is now a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. · --------------------- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Ticket Price: 50 RMB. Black-awning Boat Ticket: 40 RMB. Transportation Information: (For reference) Bus: Within Shaoxing City, take bus routes 1, 29, 137B, 137, or 157 and get off at Donghu Scenic Area Station. Self-Driving: Navigation destination: Donghu Scenic Area Parking Lot. · --------------------- Overall Itinerary: The host’s self-driving tour took over 10 days. Starting from Shandong, visiting: Zaozhuang City, Shandong: Fengming Park. Nanjing City: Gaochun Old Street, Laizhu Island Park. Zhoushan City, Zhejiang: Putuo Mountain Scenic Area, Peach Blossom Island Scenic Area. Ningbo City, Zhejiang: Zhaobao Mountain Phoenix Scenic Area, Ningbo Museum, Tianyi Pavilion, Yuehu Park, Old Bund, Tianyi Square, Yongfengku Ruins Park, Drum Tower (Food Street), Zhongshan Park, Dongqian Lake Scenic Area (Taogong Island, Little Putuo, Southern Song Stone Carving Park), Ayuwang Temple, Hemudu Ruins Park. Yuyao City: Wang Yangming (Wang Shouren) Former Residence, Yuyao Museum, Longshan Park, Yangming Ancient Town. Shaoxing City, Zhejiang: Lu Xun Native Place Scenic Area, Shenyuan Garden, Cangqiao Straight Street Historic District, Fushan Park (Yue King Terrace), Calligraphy Sage’s Hometown, Keqiao Ancient Town, Keyan Scenic Area, Lanting Scenic Area, Donghu Scenic Area, Shaoxing Museum (New Hall), Jinghu National Wetland Park, Huiji Mountain (Dayu Mausoleum) Scenic Area, Huiji Mountain (Xianglu Peak) Scenic Area, Huiji Mountain Doushuaitian Scenic Area, Anchang Ancient Town. Finally, wish you a pleasant journey. Keep it up!

👍Recommended reason: Shaoxing Donghu is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the water towns of Jiangnan. Here, you can find cliffs carved by nature, crystal-clear lake water, and gently swaying black-awning boats🛶, as if it were a natural ink painting that makes people linger and forget to return😜. 📅Travel guide: 👉It is recommended to enter the park in the early morning or evening when the light is soft and the scenery is more charming. 👉Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. 👉Take a black-awning boat to go deep into the lake and experience the unique water scenery🎑. 🏨Accommodation guide: You can choose to stay in a characteristic homestay or hotel🏩 near Donghu, with elegant environment and thoughtful service, allowing you to get a good rest after a day of play😴. Scenic area transportation: 🚌Bus: You can take a bus. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Shaoxing Donghu Scenic Area, there are parking lots around. Scenic area tickets: 🎫Adult ticket is 50 yuan. The one-way boat ride is 40 yuan, with a boat seating 4 people, about 15 minutes. Must-visit scenic spots: 👉Xiantao Cave: Unique shape, like a fairyland. 👉Taogong Cave: Long history, full of mystery✨. 👉Qin Bridge: Simple and elegant, perfect for photography📷. Photography tips: 📸Use the reflection of the lake to shoot symmetrical beauty. 📸Capture the moment when the black-awning boat glides across the water to add a sense of movement. 📸Use the cliff as a background to highlight the person and create a grand picture🎨. 💗Other tips: Pay attention to sun protection🌞, and bring comfortable shoes👟 for better touring.