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The Song Dynasty charm of Guzi City’s Night Alley, carrying the warmth of everyday life in your pocket

Starting from Hilton Garden Inn Jinhua Sanjiangli, it’s less than a 10-minute walk before you step right into Guzi City’s Song Dynasty Night Alley — green-tiled eaves wrapped in warm light, strings of lanterns hanging like stars, the lively atmosphere intertwined with poetic charm, making it impossible to stop snapping photos for your travel shoot~ 📸 Guzi City Travel Shoot: Every frame is filled with Song Dynasty charm and everyday life Night mooring at the Golden Lantern Corridor, the moment you enter the alley, you’re struck by the “Night Mooring Gold” lantern display! Orange-red goldfish lanterns wag their tails, full moon lanterns hang from treetops, and rows of paper lanterns glow warmly. Put on a simple Hanfu and stand under the corridor, shooting upward at the curve of the hanging lantern strings, the light and shadow wrapping your skirt swaying, instantly creating a Song-style ancient aesthetic masterpiece🌕! Close-up of Song Dynasty lanterns, the alley walls are decorated with “Song Dynasty Ancient Style” lanterns, their cracked texture wrapped in warm light. Get close for a detailed shot — the folds of the lantern silk, the brush strokes of the ink characters, set against the old walls with dark tiles behind, the vintage film vibe is fully captured, add a hair tie with the phrase “Tonight I accidentally entered a Song Dynasty alley” for an amazing atmosphere🏮. Casual street shots full of life, stroll to the interesting cloth bag by the “Traditional Chinese Medicine Wellness Bureau,” hold it as a prop and stand in the narrow alley paved with bluestone: old walls, cloth signs, and climbing vines’ shadows blend together, capturing a relaxed side profile; start a live video to catch the quick steps of passersby in the alley, the lively atmosphere flows right out of the lens~ Elegant tea set shop scenes, turn into the tea shop where green porcelain gaiwans and small bottles are arranged on wooden shelves in a scattered way. Hold a plain gaiwan in your palm, warm light shining on the porcelain glaze, shoot a new Chinese-style artistic portrait, even the light and shadow on your fingertips exude elegance🍵. Zen-inspired rest area, the wooden rest area at the end of the alley is perfect for photos! Bamboo blinds half rolled up, round stone stools, red lanterns hanging under the eaves. Sit cross-legged on a stone stool, elbows resting on knees looking toward the alley entrance, the soft dusk light wrapping around, the zen relaxed vibe is perfectly captured in the shot~ Vintage handmade wall, encounter the wooden mold wall of “Zhang Dasu,” the old wooden mold’s texture soaked with the feeling of time. Stand in front of the wall holding a freshly bought crisp pastry as a prop, shoot a vintage food and cultural creative photo, the crisp pastry’s aroma mixed with the wood scent, even the photo exudes the sweet warmth of everyday life🥧. Autumn tile detail, caramel-colored fallen leaves cover the green tiles, crouch down to shoot the tile patterns wrapped in dry leaves, the autumn mood mixed with the cold beauty of Song charm, perfect for an emotional photo series, paired with the phrase “Autumn light on tiles, Song times in the alley” for full style🍂. Creative check-in with the guide sign, the modern-style Guzi City guide sign set against the ancient flying-eave architecture behind. Stand next to the sign making a “this way” hand gesture, the contrast creates a creative photo that marks your location and hides the fun of the ancient alley📍. 🏨 Journey’s end: Relaxing at Hilton Garden Inn After exploring Guzi City’s Song Dynasty Night Alley, it’s just a 10-minute walk back to the gentle comfort of Hilton Garden Inn😌. Collapse onto the cloud-like soft bed flipping through the day’s photos, your smile rising with the warm glow of the lanterns; a small table by the window holds the hotel’s prepared sweet floral tea, the tea fragrance wrapped in the alley’s lively atmosphere, making photo sorting a pleasure~ Lean back on the sofa, the fatigue from the travel shoot is gently embraced. In Guzi City, carry the Song Dynasty charm and everyday warmth in your pocket; at Hilton Garden Inn, let gentle relaxation wrap your body and mind~ Starting from the hotel to explore Guzi City, shoot plenty of Song Dynasty style photos, then fall into warm beds and soft tea, this Jinhua trip is a mutual embrace of everyday life and tenderness🏮✨!
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Posted: Dec 4, 2025
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