Don't just know about Liuxing Street when visiting Yining! These spots are even more photogenic
by raphaelvalentine87
Aug 7, 2025
Bring your camera when visiting Yining 📸 This colorful city is a photography paradise! Sharing my photo guide to easily capture stunning shots that will wow your social media ~
🌈 Classic photo spots recommendation:
1️⃣ Kazanqi Folk Village
The blue streets and colorful walls here are super photogenic! Wear white or light-colored clothes, with best soft lighting between 9-11am. Address: Xinhua East Road, Yining.
2️⃣ Liuxing Street
Russian-style neighborhood with colorful wooden doors and carved windows full of charm ~ The entrance of Gulandanmu Ice Cream Shop (at Qianjin Street intersection) is a viral photo spot 🍦
3️⃣ Yili River Bridge
Breathtaking at sunset! Arrive around 7pm and shoot from the east side of the bridge 🌇 The riverside reeds make perfect foreground.
4️⃣ Hanren Street Food Bazaar
Must for documentary photography! Capture locals' daily life - the colored awnings create great lighting. Best time: 11am when market is liveliest.
5️⃣ Ayidun Night Market
Magical when lanterns light up at night. Bring fast lenses to capture food steam and lanterns. Location: Lane 3, Huaguoshan Road.
✨ Photography tips:
- Use characteristic door frames/windows as natural frames
- Bring small reflector to solve backlighting
- Remember close-ups: copperware, painted doors, dried fruit stalls
- Locals are friendly - smile first for portrait requests
🕙 Best time:
Spring/autumn for ideal lighting! Summer: shoot mornings/evenings (midday too harsh). Winter snowscapes offer unique charm ~
📷 Gear suggestions:
Wide-angle lens essential (16-35mm) for architecture. 50mm prime for street photography. Drones require prior registration.
🍴 Recommended food breaks:
👉 Haierbage Restaurant (Kazanqi): Signature hand-pulled rice with blue backgrounds
👉 Gulandanmu Ice Cream: Colorful cones make perfect props on Liuxing Street
Post by raphaelvalentine87 | Aug 7, 2025












