The river in Kangding is a gentle flow through the city—the watery hues of Liuliu Town captured in the lens

The blue skies and white clouds of Kangding paired with Tibetan architecture make for stunning photos! Every shot in Liuliu Town looks like a masterpiece📸. Every time I visit, I love sitting on the benches by the Zheduo River, where even just daydreaming feels blissful~ - 📷 Must-visit photo spots in the city: 📍 Liuliu Town Pedestrian Street — The colorful Tibetan-style buildings are eye-catching. Use a telephoto lens to capture the depth of the street scene. 📍 Paoma Mountain Park — The prayer wheel corridor and colorful prayer flags make a perfect backdrop. Wear solid-colored outfits for better photos. 📍 Anjue Temple Golden Roof — Capture the sunlight glinting off the gilded roof. Set your phone to 0.7x wide-angle for stunning shots. 📍 Zheduo River Scenic Bridge — Shoot the reflections under the bridge and the rushing river at dusk. Slow shutter effects are mesmerizing. 📍 Kelsang Flower Hotel Plaza — Giant prayer wheel art installation. Shoot from above to include the snowy mountain backdrop. - ⚠️ Insider photography tips: ✅ Best light is from 9-11 AM. ✅ Capture close-ups of Tibetan doors and windows. ✅ Try taking photos with local Tibetan grandmothers (ask politely first!). ✅ Use flash for neon signs at night markets—full retro film vibes. 🚗 Travel tips: 4-hour direct highway drive from Chengdu. Buses to Xinduqiao run every half hour (fare: 58 RMB). 🍜 Food bonus: The yak meat hotpot at "Tibetan Family Feast" by the river is amazing! The broth is simmered with matsutake mushrooms. Around 80 RMB per person—don’t forget to order barley pancakes with yogurt dip!