Changchun, you feel so unfamiliar! New photo spots!

Here is a guide to taking photos at Beihu Park in Changchun:

Preparation

- Equipment: Bring a camera and phone, use a wide-angle lens for scenery and architecture, a portrait lens for people, and prepare a tripod, shutter release, etc.
- Clothing: Choose according to the season and theme. Wear trench coats and sweaters in spring and fall, light and bright clothes in summer, and warm and colorful coats in winter.
- Other items: Bring a power bank, spare batteries, and memory cards. Bring sunscreen in summer and warm clothes in winter.

Best time to shoot

- Seasons: Capture the revival of life in spring, the lake and mountains in summer, golden leaves in fall, and snow and ice sculptures in winter.
- Time of day: The lake is calm and the light is soft in the morning. The sunset is colorful in the evening.

Recommended locations

- Beihu Beach: There are slides, swings, and other facilities. You can take photos of children playing. Portraits with the beach, lake, and bridge in the background are also beautiful.
- Beihu Ranch: You can feed alpacas, ponies, and other animals. Take pastoral photos. Interactions between people and animals are heartwarming.
- Water boardwalk: There are cabins nearby. The lake is clear, and the boardwalk stretches into the distance. It's great for scenery and portraits.
- Shibating and Shibaqiao: Antique style, with the lake and trees as a backdrop. Take photos of architectural details and bridge reflections. It's also great for ancient-style portraits.

Photography tips

- Scenery: Use a wide-angle lens for panoramas, shoot from a low angle to highlight buildings, and use the foreground to add layers, such as flowers and trees by the lake.
- Portraits: Let people blend into the environment and interact naturally. Use light and shadow to highlight people, such as side light and backlight to create atmosphere. Use props to add fun, such as a swim ring at Beihu Beach or carrots to feed animals at Beihu Ranch.