The Flowers Are in Full Bloom: An Encounter with Tinghuagu in Lijiang

Hey there! It's super convenient to stay at the Lijiang Ancient Town Jixiangyuan International Hotel when visiting Lijiang! This time, I set off from the hotel to Tinghuagu, and I was blown away by the sea of flowers in different seasons. Follow my guide to check it out~ 🌸Spring: Iceland Poppy Sea of Flowers In spring, the Iceland poppies in Tinghuagu are in full bloom. The colorful flowers sway in the wind, like a dream. White is pure, orange is warm, and yellow is bright, like an overturned palette of God. 📸Photo Tips: • Choose a path in the flowers, wear a light-colored dress, and take casual snapshots while strolling around for a fresh spring vibe. • Use the staggered flower branches in the flower bushes as the foreground to take close-ups of people, blurring the background to highlight the subject. 🌻Summer: Colorful Flower Feast In summer, Tinghuagu is a sea of flowers. Sunflowers bloom after the sun, hydrangeas are clustered, and lavender exudes a romantic atmosphere. 📸Photo Tips: • In the sunflower sea of flowers, take side-backlit shots at 4–5pm to outline a beautiful contour light and create a full atmosphere. • In front of the white hydrangea bushes, wear a simple solid color dress and take half-length photos for a fresh and artistic look. • In the lavender fields, use small props such as straw hats and flower baskets to take some top-down shots for a beautiful and romantic effect. 🍁Autumn: The Poetic Time of Gesang Flowers In autumn, large swaths of Gesang flowers grow wildly. The pink, white, and purple colors are set against the blue sky, white clouds, and distant snow-capped mountains, like an oil painting. 📸Photo Tips: • Choose a high place to take a panoramic view of people in the sea of flowers to show the vastness of the Gesang flowers. • Pick up a fallen leaf and place it next to the Gesang flowers to take a close-up to add to the autumn mood. 🌼Winter: Camellia Flowers Bloom Gorgeously In winter, the camellias in Tinghuagu become the main attraction. The bright flowers bloom on the branches, bringing a touch of color to the cold season. 📸Photo Tips: • Use camellias as the foreground and people standing in the back to create a sense of layering. • Use a macro lens to capture the details of the camellias and show the texture of the petals. 🚗Transportation Guide • Taxi: Take a taxi from the entrance of Lijiang Ancient Town Jixiangyuan International Hotel, the journey takes about 20 minutes and costs about CNY 30–50. • Self-driving: Navigate to "Tinghuagu". There is a free parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot. Self-driving is more free and convenient to stop at any time to enjoy the scenery along the way. 💰Ticket Information Adult tickets are about CNY 80. You can book in advance on the official WeChat account or major travel platforms. Sometimes there are promotional activities. ⚠️Intimate Tips 1. Lijiang has strong ultraviolet rays. No matter what season it is, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. 2. If you want to take photos with fewer people and beautiful scenery, try to enter the park early in the morning to avoid the peak of tour groups. 3. The temperature varies in different seasons, so check the weather in advance and add or remove clothing appropriately. Hey there, start from Lijiang Ancient Town Jixiangyuan International Hotel (Xianghe Commercial Plaza Branch) and go to Tinghuagu-Lijiang Baihuayuan to capture the beautiful moments of the sea of flowers in all seasons!