Chengheshun Grand Hotel, Dunhuang, Gansu

Hotel Photography Case Study – Chengheshun Grand Hotel, Dunhuang, Gansu|||This was my second time shooting a hotel in Dunhuang. The northern weather was as sunny as ever! Almost every day was a "crystal-clear sky," which was fantastic for the photography project! This shoot took place in mid-December 2024, during the coldest time of year. The warmest temperature during the day was -7 degrees Celsius, and at night it plummeted to -15 degrees Celsius! Waiting in the cold wind to shoot the exterior night view was truly difficult. Every minute felt like I was freezing to death outside. Overall, though, the sky was clear and the terrain was open. It had been a long time since I'd had such favorable conditions for a shoot.
The hotel's facilities were also top-notch! Both the public areas and guest rooms were spacious, and the soft furnishings, as shown in the photos, featured extensive wood paneling and fabric upholstery. In addition, underfloor heating and humidifiers were provided, which are very practical in the cold and dry northwest.
Besides work, Dunhuang is also worth visiting in winter. When I went there for a shoot in the summer of the same year, it was hot and stuffy, the scenic areas were crowded, and even tickets for the Mogao Caves, the most famous local attraction, had to be booked a month in advance. In winter, however, these attractions are basically accessible at any time. After finishing my shoot, I took the opportunity to visit Mingsha Mountain again. The scenic area was "deserted," which was a unique experience! Dunhuang is beautiful, and I hope to visit again.
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Post by Gonzalez Kimberly Kim | Feb 27, 2025