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Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop: Practical Outfit Tips, Please Save!!

Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, here is a set of super practical "outfit + photography" tips! The weather in Northwest China is like opening a mystery box, but as long as you wear the right clothes + find the right angle, you can take beautiful photos at every scenic spot that will blow up your social media~ Qinghai Lake ◆Outfit formula: Light-colored sweater + white long skirt + ethnic-style shawl Little trick: It's windy by the lake, so the shawl can keep you warm and can also be used as a photo prop! Choose bright colors for better photos~ Shoes: Ankle boots/Martin boots (waterproof + easy to walk in) Chaka Salt Lake ◆Outfit formula: Brightly colored long skirt (red/yellow/blue) + transparent rain boots Little trick: The skirt should be large! It feels great when the wind blows~ The salt lake is super reflective, so remember to wear sunglasses. 315 U-shaped Road ◆Outfit formula: Denim suit/overalls + ankle boots ◆Little trick: A must-have for cool girls! A motorcycle style is a must for a highway blockbuster, put on your sunglasses and you won't care about anyone Dunhuang Desert Outfit formula: Black suspender skirt + red silk scarf ◆Little trick: Take a silhouette at sunset, and the atmosphere will be directly full! It's more natural to step on the sand barefoot~ Zhangye Danxia Outfit formula: Simple T-shirt + high-waisted jeans ◆Little trick: The Danxia landform is rich in colors, so wearing solid colors will make you stand out even more! A cowboy hat adds a western feel Qilian Grassland ◆Outfit formula: Floral dress + knitted cardigan ◆Little trick: Fresh pastoral style, super cute to take photos with cattle and sheep! A straw hat and rattan bag are the finishing touches~ Versatile shooting skills Composition formula: ·Use the "1/3 blank space method" for salt lakes/deserts ·Use "guide line composition" for highways/grasslands Light control: ·Use a reflector to fill the light on the face when shooting against the light (can be replaced with white clothes) ·Hide in the shadows to shoot under strong midday light Props bonus: ·Cowboy hat/silk scarf/picnic blanket ·Local characteristics: prayer flags/camel/yak interaction Xining·Qinghai Qinghai Lake·Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake Da Qaidam Emerald Lake Tourist Scenic Area U-shaped Road Zhangye Qicai Danxia Tourist Scenic Area Qilian Grassland
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Posted: Apr 5, 2025
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