🌃 **【Chongqing Hongyadong: A magical mountain city at night】** 🏮

#2月好地方2025 The night in Hongyadong is a poetic symphony of lights, river and mountain city. The moment you press the shutter, you will find that this 8D magical city, even the reflections are full of stories. 🌉 --- ### **Background** Hongyadong is located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is famous for its cliff stilt buildings. When the lights are on at night, it looks like a fantasy world in Hayao Miyazaki's animation. This place is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is intertwined with the Qiansimen Bridge and the night view of the Jialing River, making it a must-see spot for photography enthusiasts. --- ### **Photography Tips** 1. **Must-shoot highlights**: - **Lighting of stilt houses**: The stacked stilt houses show the beauty of the three-dimensional mountain city under the warm yellow light. - **Qiansimen Bridge**: The blue and purple lights on the bridge form a contrast between the warm tones of Hongyadong. - **Reflections on the river surface**: Photograph Hongya Cave and its reflections on the river surface from the north bank of the river to create a symmetrical composition. 2. **Recommended route**: - **View from the other side of the river**: Take panoramic photos from the riverside of Chongqing Grand Theater. You need to reserve a spot in advance. - **Qiansimen Bridge**: Bird’s-eye view of Hongyadong and the traffic light tracks from the pedestrian bridge. - **Inside Hongyadong**: Take bird's-eye views of the stacked buildings from the 11th floor platform, or take upward shots of the architectural majesty from the 1st floor. --- ### **TRANSPORTATION GUIDE** 📍Address: No. 88, Jialingjiang Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing - **Subway**: Take Line 6 to "Xiaoshizi Station" and walk for about 10 minutes. - **Bus**: Take Bus No. 111 or 112 to "Hongyadong Station" and get off there. - **Taxi**: Directly locate "Hongyadong", but the surrounding area is prone to traffic jams at night. --- ### **Tips** ⚠️ **Photography Tips**: - Best time: 30 minutes after sunset (blue hour) until 10pm (before lights go out). - A tripod is essential, and long exposure is used to capture details of traffic and lighting (shutter speed 2-5 seconds). - It is recommended to turn on the "night scene mode" when shooting with a mobile phone to avoid reflections from glass fences. 🌞 **Avoid the crowds**: - The crowds decrease slightly after 8pm on weekdays, and it is recommended to arrive early before sunset on weekends. - There are fewer people on the other side of the river, but be careful as the shore is slippery. 📵 **Safety Tips**: - The stairs of Hongya Cave are steep, please wear non-slip shoes and be careful with your equipment. - Do not stop on the road to take photos and obey traffic instructions. --- ### **Photo check-in point** 1. **Chongqing Grand Theater Riverbank**: The wide-angle lens captures the panoramic view, with the reflection and Qiansimen Bridge in the same frame. 2. **Middle section of Qiansimen Bridge**: A bird's-eye view of the cascading lights of Hongyadong, paired with the moving tracks on the bridge. 3. **Hongyadong 1st floor road**: A low-angle upward shot to highlight the amazing view of the stilt house on the cliff. 📸 Color grading suggestion: Warm yellow light retains details, and cool sky enhances the sense of layering. #Chongqing