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1. Haiyang Village·Golden Ginkgo Fairy Tale 📍 Address: Haiyang Village, Lingchuan County (40km from Guilin) 📸 Photo Spots: "King of Ginkgo" in Datongmu Bay: Capture the 1,100-year-old ginkgo tree blending with Qing Dynasty houses, with fallen leaves on bluestone paths creating depth; Datangbian Village Pond: Shoot reflections of ancient houses in morning mist, or drone shots of the "earth's palette🎨" panorama; Huamei Nong Starlight: Long-exposure shots of tent lights and ginkgo silhouettes at night (November only). ⏰ Best Time: Mid-to-late November|6:00-8:00 AM (morning mist wonderland) 🌟 Highlights: "China's No.1 Ginkgo Village" with 17,000 ancient trees—20 yuan sanitation fee is totally worth it! 2. Daxu Ancient Town·Lijiang River Scenic Scroll 📍 Address: Daxu Town, Lingchuan County (east bank of Lijiang River) 📸 Photo Spots: Wanshou Bridge Reflection: Symmetrical shots of Ming-Qing stone arch bridge and bamboo rafts, with fishermen casting nets in morning mist; Bluestone Alleys: Overhead shots of 13 ancient lanes lined with lanterns, with rain-soaked moss adding drama; Maozhou Island Ferry: Backlit sunset shots of ancient camphor trees and returning boats, bathed in warm tones. ⏰ Best Time: Early morning (before 7:00, crowd-free)|Blue hour (17:30-18:30) 🌟 Highlights: One of Guangxi's "Four Great Ancient Towns," free🆓! Herbal stalls and bamboo weavers add cultural charm. 3. Guanyan Karst Cave·Underground Light Maze 📍 Address: Caoping Hui Ethnic Township 📸 Photo Spots: Underground Waterfall: Slow-shutter shots of silk-like flows in Yanyan Cave, enhanced by colorful stalactite lighting; Dome Crevices: Wide-angle captures of erosion patterns in "North Guangxi's No.1 Cave," with stunning light layers. ⏰ Best Time: Constant 18°C year-round|Bring a tripod 🌟 Highlights: Karst masterpiece with a thrilling underground train ride! 4. Jiangtou Village·Qing Official Legacy 📍 Address: West bank of Gantang River, Jiuwu Town 📸 Photo Spots: Bijia Mountain Overlook: Drone shots📷 of 110 ancient houses in "chessboard layout," with Hulong River reflecting horse-head walls; Zhou Clan Ancestral Hall: Close-ups of stone carvings and ginkgo-covered steps in late autumn. ⏰ Best Time: Morning mist|After snowfall (monochrome solemnity) 🌟 Highlights: Free🆓 "Century-Old Integrity Village" rich in Confucian heritage! 5. Qingshi Lake·Lijiang's Secret Source 📍 Address: Northwest Lingchuan County 📸 Photo Spots: Gongping Lake Mirror: Sunrise shots of fishing boats on emerald waters, or aerial views of scattered islands; Dongyuan Waterfall: Slow-shutter captures of 20m-high Fengjiawan cascade in rainy season. ⏰ Best Time: Summer retreat|Autumn foliage👀 🌟 Highlights: Lijiang's water source, free🆓 camping🏕️ and stargazing spot! 📌 Tips: Outfit Ideas: Hanfu (ancient towns), linen dresses (ginkgo forests), windbreakers (waterfall hikes); Hidden Route: Daxu mist → Haiyang ginkgo → Jiangtou culture (30-min drive); Must-Try Snaps: Steaming water chestnut cakes in Daxu, glossy Lijiang beer fish close-ups📖!
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