Bhopal, India's hidden treasure land, hides royal secrets and epic magic

✨ To be honest At five in the morning, I stood under the dome of the world's second largest mosque, watching the morning light penetrate the hollow carvings and sprinkle on the pink sandstone. There were no tourists here, only a group of pigeons sharing this shock with me. Such scenes are common in Bhopal. 📍 City Express While everyone was crowding towards Jaipur and Varanasi, I dug into Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India. This was once the capital of an Islamic queen, where palaces and lakes intertwine and history and art collide, but it was forgotten due to an industrial disaster in 1984. But now, it is like a peacock reborn from the ashes, so beautiful that it makes people tremble! 🚶My 3 days and 2 nights walking route Day 1: Traveling through the Millennium Islamic Dynasty Taj-ul-Masjid: pink dome + 260-meter long corridor, any photo taken here looks like the cover of "One Thousand and One Nights"! Tips: Go 1 hour before sunset for stunning light and shadows! The local little girl will give you a jasmine bracelet (remember to give chocolate in return~) The Maze Market in the Old City: Dive into the spices to find the "hidden items" - handmade silver shop Rajwada Silversmith (the boss will make Masala Chai for you, remember to bargain to 70% off!) Day 2: A double attack of art and nature Bharat Bhawan Art Center: a work by India's national treasure-class architect, tribal art exhibition + rooftop sunset cafe, a must-go for literary young people! Boating on the Upper Lake: I met an uncle who was rowing and selling milk tea. He said, "It's quieter here than Dal Lake." Sure enough, the reflection of St. Thomas Cathedral on the island in the middle of the lake was breathtakingly beautiful. Day 3: A mysterious place that is so rare that you will cry Bhojeshwar Temple: This unfinished 12th-century temple has a 7.5-meter-high linga pointing to the sky, giving it a mysterious feel! Stop by the Bimobekat rock paintings to see the prehistoric human "circle of friends"! 🍛 Food Radar: Locals’ Secret Tips Kebab stall at Chatori Gali: lamb burrito + mint yogurt, 10 yuan per person, you will eat until you lean on the wall! Warning: The internet-famous restaurant "Sheesh Mahal" is expensive and ordinary, it is better to go to Jumerati Restaurant to eat the same Biryani as the royal family! ⚠ Summary of blood and tears experience Transportation: Tuk-tuk drivers will definitely overcharge you! Take a cab with Ola App and enjoy transparent prices! Safety: Don’t walk alone in the alleys of the old city at night, but they are very friendly during the day and the aunties will take photos with you. Hidden benefit: Stay on the top floor of Hotel Ranjeet and enjoy the night view of the city for free. 📸 Film-like filter parameters NC filter + Shadow-2 Highlight-1 weak grain. Composition tips: Use symmetrical composition for the mosque, capture the silhouettes of people in the market, and leave 50% blank space by the lake! 💬 Finally, let me tell you something from the heart In Bhopal, I experienced the most magical moments. I wore a sari and helped the aunties in the market pick tomatoes. I listened to an old man talk about his rebirth after the gas incident in a ruined cafe... There is no "perfect filter" here, but there is the most authentic Indian soul.