Chengdu's Hidden Gems! 13 Free Check-in Spots Where You Can Fill 256G of Photos Even Alone

Chengdu's Hidden Gems! 13 Free Check-in Spots Where You Can Fill 256G of Photos Even Alone

Who says having fun in Chengdu costs money? These 13 places are all free and super photogenic. Spend a weekend citywalking alone, and every snap you take will be a vibe-filled masterpiece. You can explore all day without repeating a spot!

1. Danjingshan Lion Treasure Viewing Platform
From here, you can overlook the vast Chengdu Plain. On clear days, you can see the outline of distant snow-capped mountains. At sunset, the sky is filled with rosy clouds, and every shot captures the healing scene of "city and nature blending."

2. Luhu Lake
Chengdu’s "Little Erhai Lake" lives up to its name! The clear water reflects the greenery and buildings on the shore. The lakeside trail is perfect for a stroll, and you might spot swans swimming by. Whether shooting lake reflections or framing the stylish buildings by the shore, the photos come out stunning.

3. Tianfu Art Museum
Chengdu’s "Art Landmark," featuring a minimalist white building with strong lines. The museum often hosts free exhibitions. The plaza and stairs outside are also photo hotspots. Wearing simple, stylish clothes makes it easy to capture high-end artistic shots.

4. Chengdu Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange Salon
A "Little Italy" hidden in the city, with European-style buildings, vintage fountains, and pebble-covered paths. It feels like being on a foreign street. When the afternoon sun shines, it’s perfect for shooting vintage or French romantic-style photos.

5. Yiyuan Garden
One of Chengdu’s rare classical gardens, with pavilions, bridges, flowing water, and winding paths. Every step reveals a Jiangnan charm. Wearing Hanfu for photos is a perfect match. Even just shooting the garden’s greenery and water features exudes elegance.

6. Xinglong Lake Wetland Park
Chengdu’s "urban green lung," featuring a huge lake with a surrounding trail. The shore has reeds, lawns, and wooden boardwalks. In spring, you can shoot seas of flowers; in autumn, golden trees. Whether cycling or walking, every casual shot feels fresh and natural.

7. Jiaozidajiao Bridge
At night, Jiaozidajiao Bridge is a "light feast"! The bridge lights change colors with music, reflecting on the river below, creating a shimmering, romantic scene. Standing by the bridge or riverbank, night shots are instantly atmospheric.

8. Zhonghe Wetland Park
Known as Chengdu’s "Little Kenting," with vast lawns, a white lighthouse, and lakeside reeds. Paired with the distant sky, it’s fresh and healing. On sunny days, shoot Japanese-style fresh photos; every casual shot captures youthful vibes.

9. Shengxian Lake Park
A "quiet corner" in northern Chengdu, with calm lake waters and lush greenery on the shore. Birds often rest here, and the environment is serene. Visit in the early morning or evening to capture lake reflections, mountain views, and forest light and shadow, full of peaceful moments.

10. Tanghu Park
Famous for its "begonia" flowers, which bloom beautifully in spring. The park also has pavilions, lakes, and rockeries, combining the elegance of Chinese gardens with natural scenery. It’s great for shooting ancient-style or everyday check-in photos.

11. Yushi Wetland Park
A lesser-known, tranquil wetland park with large lawns, marshes, and wooden viewing platforms. Few people and beautiful scenery make it perfect for forest-style and natural photos. Spending a weekend here to relax and shoot is super stress-relieving.

12. Bailuwan Wetland Park
A "natural oxygen bar in the city," where wetlands, lakes, flower seas, and woods intertwine. The scenery changes with the seasons: poppies in spring, lotus flowers in summer. No matter the season, you can capture fresh and vibrant photos.