Liling Ceramic Valley Photo Guide - It's So Beautiful!

Here's a photo guide for Liling Ceramic Valley:

Preparation

• ID: Bring your ID card or other valid ID to enter museums and other places.

• Outfit: You can choose simple, solid-colored clothes, such as white, beige, black, etc., to contrast with the colorful buildings. You can also choose clothes with Chinese elements.

• Photography equipment: Bring a camera, phone, etc. If you want to take creative photos, you can prepare a tripod, reflector, and other auxiliary equipment.

Transportation

• Self-driving: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Changsha to Liling Ceramic Valley.

• Public transportation: After getting off at Liling High-speed Railway Station, you can take Bus No. 10 directly to Ceramic Valley.

Best time to visit

It is recommended to visit in the morning or afternoon on a sunny day, when the light is sufficient, the buildings are more colorful, and the museum usually stops admission before 11:00. Plan your time accordingly.

Photo spots

• Ceramic Valley Buildings: The buildings are shaped like bowls, vases, etc., with different heights and rich colors. You can take panoramic or upward shots or use foreground composition.
• Liling Ceramic Museum: The museum displays many exquisite porcelains. You can take close-ups of the porcelains or stand in front of the exhibits or corridors to take portraits using light and shadow and architectural lines.
• Ceramic Valley Book Bar: The book bar is decorated in an artistic style with many ceramic elements. You can take artistic photos here.
• Cikou Cultural Street: There are ancient and imitation buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can take street photos or portraits in front of shops or alleys.

Photography tips

• Use light and shadow: You can take photos around 3 or 4 pm, using side or backlight to enhance the three-dimensional and layered sense of the buildings.

• Find unique angles: You can go to a high place, such as a nearby observation deck or rooftop, to take a panoramic view of Ceramic Valley. You can also take low-angle shots, using the ground as the foreground to highlight the height of the buildings.

• Portraits: You can let the person run or jump in the buildings and capture natural and vivid moments. You can also let the person sit on the lawn or steps and interact with the surrounding environment.

Local food

When you get tired, you can go to the nearby Cikou Cultural Street to taste local specialties such as Liling fried noodles, duck with sauce, and oil fire.