Chengdu Photography | Ginkgo Season, Exchange a Photo of Chengdu's Ginkgo Trees
by lumielle_3952
Dec 23, 2024
Romance is ingrained in Chengdu locals' DNA
Start from the Love Zebra Crossing
Even the traffic lights are shaped like hearts ❤️
Here’s a curated romantic route for Chengdu lovers
Save this guide for your next date!
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🌅 Morning: Free Exploration · Local Vibes
🕖 07:30-11:00
📍 Morning Stroll & Breakfast Recommendations
- Early birds can wander through nearby alleys to soak up old Chengdu's morning hustle, stumbling upon breakfast stalls (try soy milk with fried dough sticks or spicy wontons).
- Explore around Hejiang Pavilion by daylight, and snap photos at the "Heart Traffic Light" and "Heart Bench" – the soft lighting makes for perfect shots 📸.
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🌤 Afternoon: Beat the Heat · Magical Stay
🕛 12:00-14:30
📍 La Mazha Local Hotpot (hidden in the alley)
- Lunch recommendation: mildly spicy broth 🌶️, must-order "Crispy Potatoes" 🥔, paired with iced jasmine soy milk to cool down.
🕑 14:30-16:00
📍 Check-in at Atelier Jinjiang Park Hotel
- Book your room type in advance. Self-driving visitors can park at the hotel 🅿️ and start their secret summer retreat.
(💡Ps: The current trending room is the cave-themed suite! Note: windowless!)
- Rest during the hottest hours: visit the retro restaurant's ceiling wine cabinet 🍷
(⚠️ Safety note: decorative only – no climbing!)
- Listen to vintage records 🎶 and spot playful little birds that might flutter in.
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🌆 Evening to Night: Riverside Stroll · Vibrant Jinjiang
📍 Night Cruise & Street Market
- Stroll along the river at dusk as lights illuminate both banks 🌉. Browse the "Street Vendor" market, try affordable ear cleaning, enjoy couple's street-walking snacks like ice jelly 🍧 and chilled rice cakes 🍮.
📍 Square Dancing & Night Photography at Hejiang Pavilion
- Join riverside square dancing 💃 – the elderly locals are Hejiang Pavilion's trendsetters, livestreaming their health exercises while dancing! Or just watch this energetic "dance battle."
- Capture the "Heart Traffic Light" 🚦 and "Heart Bus Stop" 🚉 at night – the romantic landmarks glow beautifully 💖, perfect for daytime-and-nighttime photo combos.
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✨ Tips
- Summer heat alert: bring sunscreen, sunglasses 🕶️, and a handheld fan. Prioritize indoor activities in the afternoon.
- The hotel's retro wine cabinet is decorative – no climbing for bottles, safety first!
- Street market snacks come in small portions, so try a variety~
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