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Follow Jay Chou's "Ming Ming Jiu" MV and explore Calton Hill in Edinburgh!

🎵 Discover the romantic spot featured in Jay Chou's music video and capture cinematic travel moments! 🌍 ‌【Location‌】 📍Calton Hill, Edinburgh ✨The same hillside featured at the beginning of Jay Chou's "Ming Ming Jiu" MV! Standing on the hilltop, you can overlook the entire Old Town of Edinburgh, with its domed buildings, azure coastline, and Arthur's Seat in the distance. The lyrics "the sound of bagpipes from afar" in the MV perfectly capture the atmosphere. 🚌 ‌【Transportation‌】 ✔15-minute walk from Edinburgh city center (recommended! Enjoy the British charm of Princes Street along the way) ✔Bus routes: Take bus 1/34/35 to Regent Road station, then a 3-minute walk. 💡Tips: Wear comfortable shoes! With cobblestone roads and gentle slopes, it's easy to recreate the running scene from the MV. 📸 ‌【Photography Guide‌】 1⃣ ‌National Monument ruins‌: The filming location for Jay Chou's solitary silhouette in the MV! Sit on the stone steps, with your face turned to the side and backlit, for an instant atmospheric shot! 2⃣ ‌Circular viewing platform‌: The central location for the panoramic shots in the MV! Capture silhouettes at sunset, with seagulls flying past, for a cinematic feel.🎬 3⃣ ‌Arthur's Seat viewpoint‌: From a bench halfway up the hill, imitate the gazing posture from the MV and frame the city skyline with a wide-angle lens! 🎞Golden hour: 1 hour before sunrise or sunset (fewer tourists + stunning light) ⏰ ‌【Visiting Guide‌】 🔸Free admission! Open 24 hours (but the monument area closes at 10 pm) 🔸Suggested visit duration: 1-2 hours (leisurely stroll + photography) 🔸Outfit inspiration: British-style coat/plaid scarf, capturing the "melancholy and artistic" style of the MV! 🍴 ‌【Food Recommendations‌】 ▪The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage, a popular restaurant at the foot of the hill 👉Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing Calton Hill. Must-try: Scottish salmon + elderflower sparkling water. The "Ming Ming Jiu" dessert, inspired by the MV, is super photogenic! ▪Prestonfield House, where Jay Chou had afternoon tea 👉One of the filming locations for the MV! Scones with Earl Grey tea, experience the retro charm of an aristocratic manor. ▪【Hidden Gem】 After descending the hill, have a drink at The Dome, Edinburgh's most beautiful domed bar, and capture the atmosphere of Jay Chou's lyrics! 🎵 ‌【Trip Summary‌】 "The castle keeps secrets for love, and I keep memories for you" - The wind on Calton Hill blows through the centuries-old stone pillars, as if continuing the story of Jay Chou's "Ming Ming Jiu." ✨This is not the end, but the key to Edinburgh's romantic fairytale. Put on your headphones, play the MV on repeat, and embark on a journey through time!💫
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Posted: Mar 26, 2025
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