Liuzhou Longtan Park Photo Pitfall Avoidance Guide! Avoid the Crowds and Capture Instagram-Worthy Shots

Girls! Just got back from Liuzhou, here’s a tested pitfall avoidance guide for Longtan Park—keep it handy! 📌 As the unofficial spokesperson who’s been asked 800 times on social media, I’m sharing all my secret photo tips👇 🌟 Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Lessons Learned the Hard Way!) 1. **Jingshan Area Temporarily Closed!** ⛔ Recent extreme weather caused rockfall hazards at Jingshan, so it’s currently closed (as of July 4)! Don’t be like my bestie who wasted a trip under the blazing sun—check the park’s official notice before you go! (Insider tip: other spots like Fengyu Bridge and Leitan are still open and just as stunning for photos~) 2. **Don’t Trust Illegal Taxis on the Street!** 🚗 Take a taxi directly from Liuzhou Station to the North Gate underground parking lot. Never take illegal taxis on the street! I got scammed 30 yuan last time, and the driver took a detour! (Local tip: book a ride-hailing car in advance on the app and set the location to “Longtan Park North Gate” for the most accurate pickup!) 3. **Avoid Eating Inside the Scenic Area!** 🍜 The “internet-famous check-in spot” at the East Gate, Liuxiang Luosifen, is full of MSG in the broth, and the dried tofu skin is hard and costs 18 yuan! (Local secret: Dingzuan Luosifen near the North Gate is open 24/7, costs about 17 yuan per person, is the official store of Hao Huanluo, and has a mountain of side dishes! Address: No. 153-11 Liushi Road, Jiahui Longtan Community) 4. **Renting Electric Scooters is a Big Trap!** 🛵 Although the attractions are close, the bike lanes are narrow and there are frequent thefts! My friend’s scooter was broken into after just 5 minutes! (Hard-learned advice: you can walk around in 2 hours; if you’re tired, rent a sightseeing car. Children under 1.4 meters and seniors over 65 get half price!) 5. **Free Photo Spots Are a Trap!** 📸 Near Fengyu Bridge, there’s a “free photo spot” where they give you a small photo for free but charge 80 yuan for the large one! (My bestie rolled her eyes on the spot: “That money could buy me 10 bowls of Luosifen!” 🍜) 📸 Legendary Photo Spots (with Step-by-Step Guide) 1. **Jinghu Reflection (7-8 AM!)** 🌅 Wait for the “landscape ink painting” moment! Use a telephoto lens to compress space, symmetrically framing the corridor bridge eaves and their reflection. Wear a light-colored long dress and look back in the mist for a perfect “Liuzhou version of Guilin” vibe~ (Remember to bring a small mirror for touch-ups; morning dew will wet your hair!) 2. **Crooked Neck Tree (300 meters to the right of the North Gate)** 🌳 The lake water is emerald green, and the tree branches stretch out at an angle with great character! Shoot from a low angle against the sky to highlight the tree’s posture. Wear ethnic-style tops and swing your skirt for over 100 likes on social media! (Secret: sitting on the stone steps by the tree makes for a super artsy shot!) 3. **Leitan Misty Rain (1 hour after rain!)** 🌧️ In deep winter, water vapor rises and mist swirls like a fairyland! Use a wide-angle lens from a low angle to frame people, trees, and mountains, instantly turning you into a “fairy tale heroine”! (Remember to wear non-slip shoes; the stone path is very slippery! I fell on my butt but luckily saved my camera😭) 4. **Dong Ethnic Wind and Rain Bridge (Lights on at 7:45 PM!)** 🏮 When the warm yellow lights come on, the bridge’s reflection on the lake is super dreamy! Use a slow shutter to capture flowing water, stand in the middle of the bridge looking back, and the atmosphere is perfect! (Insider tip: the Dong ethnic flower windows on the second floor are perfect for silhouette shots!) 5. **S-Curve Dam (After 4 PM)** 🛤️ Use a telephoto lens to zoom in and shoot “people swimming in a painting.” Wear Hanfu and spin around so your skirt sways in sync with the lake water! (Local secret: the reeds on the right side of the dam make backlit hair shots super gentle!) 👗 Outfit + Gear (Key to Great Shots!) 1. Ethnic Costumes Are the First Choice! The big Longtan ethnic costume shop (Dong Village area) rents Miao or Zhuang costumes for only 30 yuan/hour! Highly recommend the Miao Hundred Birds outfit with silver jewelry that jingles beautifully on camera~ (Remember to call ahead to check if makeup is included. I paid 20 yuan extra for a braided hairstyle—totally worth it!) 2. Must-Have Items: - Fisherman hat (sun protection + style) - Mosquito repellent (contains DEET, the mosquitoes in the grass are vicious!) - Portable fill light (it gets dark in the evening, perfect for portraits!) 🗓️ One-Day Itinerary (Tested and Pitfall-Free!) 07:00 Taxi to North Gate for Jinghu reflection shots (recommend staying near Wuxing Street; I stayed at “Liuzhou Hotel,” a 10-minute walk to Qingyun Market) 08:30 Rent ethnic costumes and pose at Fengyu Bridge (the Dong Village wooden boardwalk is perfect for Tyndall effect shots!) 10:00 Shoot “Double Pond Misty Rain” by Leitan, touch the century-old tree by the pond for good luck 12:00 Taxi to Dingzuan Luosifen for signature dry noodles (add a soft-boiled egg for only 2.18 yuan!) 14:00 Check in at Crooked Neck Tree, knock on the trunk with a coin for blessings 💰 16:00 Shoot “Liuzhou Jelly Sea” at S-Curve Dam, pick a maple leaf as a prop 18:00 Shoot night scenes after Fengyu Bridge lights up, use slow shutter to capture flowing water 20:00 Return to the city for classic stir-fried Luosifen at Jubao Building (full of wok aroma, about 15 yuan per person!) 💡 Hidden Activities: - Collect Longtan Park cultural fridge magnets (sold at North Gate Visitor Center, 15 yuan each) - Dong ethnic grand song performance every Saturday at 3 PM, free to watch! - Scan Fengyu Bridge with AR glasses to trigger ethnic architecture animations (free! You can also exchange for commemorative coins) ⚠️ Final Reminders: - Admission is free! But some deep Dong Village spots offer discounts for students and seniors over 65, so bring your ID! - Gaokao candidates get free admission with their exam ticket until September 1, students go for it! - Mosquito protection! Wear long sleeves and pants, bring forest-area mosquito repellent (I bought it after getting 10 bites, sprayed it and the mosquitoes stayed away!) Liuzhou is truly “regret if you don’t go, regret even more if you do”—regret not coming sooner! Girls, if you want to know more, see you in the comments! 👇❤️ (Remember to follow me, next up is the Liuzhou Industrial Museum guide!)