1. Lingying Terrace (sea of clouds, distant mountains, city panorama): Use a wide-angle lens (such as a 0.5x on a smartphone) to capture the grand scene; use a telephoto lens to compress space and highlight the layers of clouds and pavilions. 2. Manjushri Terrace (Love Seat, Scholar's Gate): Use a vertical composition to emphasize the depth of the architecture; sitting on the Love Seat allows for a photo with Lingying Terrace in the background. 3. Mountain Climbing Steps: Capture the depth of the steps and the dynamic movement of people, with a low-angle shot to guide the viewer's gaze along the winding steps; capture people in motion to enhance the sense of dynamism and break the monotony of the image. 4. Integration of Elements: Combine the scenes of Zhongnan Tea Break and cooking tea around a stove to convey a sense of relaxation in the mountains. Zhongnan Mountain's Nanwutai is the best spot to view sea of clouds and sunsets. Flexibly use wide-angle for storytelling and telephoto for artistic expression to experience the grandeur of the Qinling Mountains. 1. Post-processing: You can use Photoshop or the app called Xingtu. 2. Travel tips: During peak season, adult tickets for the scenic area are 45 yuan, student tickets are 22 yuan, and round-trip sightseeing car tickets are 40 yuan per person. It's better to go on a sunny day for better photos. 3. Photography props: You can wear a hat or sunglasses. 4. Dressing suggestions: It's recommended to wear casual or sportswear. 5. After rain, there is a high probability of having a sea of clouds.

Nanshantai South Wutai – Overlook Mountain Peaks

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Located near the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, 25 kilometers south of the city center in Chang'an District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.

Photography Tips

1. Lingying Terrace (sea of clouds, distant mountains, city panorama): Use a wide-angle lens (such as a 0.5x on a smartphone) to capture the grand scene; use a telephoto lens to compress space and highlight the layers of clouds and pavilions. 2. Manjushri Terrace (Love Seat, Scholar's Gate): Use a vertical composition to emphasize the depth of the architecture; sitting on the Love Seat allows for a photo with Lingying Terrace in the background. 3. Mountain Climbing Steps: Capture the depth of the steps and the dynamic movement of people, with a low-angle shot to guide the viewer's gaze along the winding steps; capture people in motion to enhance the sense of dynamism and break the monotony of the image. 4. Integration of Elements: Combine the scenes of Zhongnan Tea Break and cooking tea around a stove to convey a sense of relaxation in the mountains. Zhongnan Mountain's Nanwutai is the best spot to view sea of clouds and sunsets. Flexibly use wide-angle for storytelling and telephoto for artistic expression to experience the grandeur of the Qinling Mountains. 1. Post-processing: You can use Photoshop or the app called Xingtu. 2. Travel tips: During peak season, adult tickets for the scenic area are 45 yuan, student tickets are 22 yuan, and round-trip sightseeing car tickets are 40 yuan per person. It's better to go on a sunny day for better photos. 3. Photography props: You can wear a hat or sunglasses. 4. Dressing suggestions: It's recommended to wear casual or sportswear. 5. After rain, there is a high probability of having a sea of clouds.

Walking Guide

Upon entering the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus (approximately 20 minutes) to reach the starting point for hiking. En route, you will pass by Fire Dragon Cave, Zhongnan Tea Break, Black Tiger Hall, Buddhist Cultural Garden, and Purple Bamboo Forest, which are check-in points along the way. Depending on individual physical condition, visitors can choose between the challenging hiking trail or the gentler trail, climbing over 1,888 steps to reach Lingying Terrace, where you can overlook the Qinling mountain range. — step-by-step photo guide

Upon entering the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus (approximately 20 minutes) to reach the starting point for hiking. En route, you will pass by Fire Dragon Cave, Zhongnan Tea Break, Black Tiger Hall, Buddhist Cultural Garden, and Purple Bamboo Forest, which are check-in points along the way. Depending on individual physical condition, visitors can choose between the challenging hiking trail or the gentler trail, climbing over 1,888 steps to reach Lingying Terrace, where you can overlook the Qinling mountain range.