【Complete Guide to Avoid Photo Pitfalls at Rizhao Beach】Locals' Secret Tips for Great Shots

💡【Pitfall Warning! Don’t randomly take photos at these spots】 1. Don’t blindly rush to the Wanpingkou Internet-famous Swing! 🎠 Although the view of swinging facing the sea is stunning, waiting in line for over an hour during peak season is normal. It’s recommended to go before 8 AM or after 5 PM to avoid the crowds. 2. Safety guide for taking photos in the rocky areas ⚠️ The tide rises very fast at Taigong Island Oyster Park, Lijiatai, and other rocky areas! There have been cases where tourists bent down to pick shells and got trapped by the rising tide. Be sure to check the "Rizhao Tide Table" on WeChat mini-program in advance, arrive 1.5 hours before the lowest tide, and leave 30 minutes before the tide rises! 3. Seaside reflection trap 🕶️ The marble ground at Lighthouse Square reflects strongly at noon, causing portraits to have uneven lighting. It’s better to come early morning or late afternoon and use side lighting to capture contours. ⏰【Golden Shooting Times】 ✅ 30 minutes before sunrise to 1 hour after sunrise: 🌄 The sky shows a gradient of pink and purple, with clear silhouettes of rocks and wave textures. Silhouettes or long exposure shots are stunning. Recommended spots: Lighthouse Square, Third Seawater Bathing Beach. ✅ 2 hours before sunset to 15 minutes after sunset: 🌅 The light is soft like a filter, and the sea sparkles. The seaside stairway at Wanpingkou Gate 3 and the white church turn into cinematic scenes during this time. ⚠️ Noon 12 PM to 2 PM is a no-go zone: Direct sunlight causes overexposure, making the sea look white and photos appear plastic-like. 📍【Magical Spots for Instant Great Shots】 1. 🌊【Wanpingkou Gate 3 Wedding Park】 - Must-have props: seaside bus (take photos of the sea through the window), transparent glass swing (wear a long dress and capture the flowing effect while swinging), spiral staircase (shoot diagonally from above). - Hidden tip: Bring a bottle of sparkling water as a prop; when shooting against the light, the bottle refracts rainbow light spots. 2. 🪨【Third Seawater Bathing Beach Rocky Area】 - Magical use of telephoto lens: zoom to 200mm to shoot people on distant rocks; with a blurred background, it looks like they are on a deserted island. - Deadwood boat foreground: find an abandoned wooden boat on the beach, shoot from a low angle with the person sitting at the bow, and the sea extending to the horizon. 3. 🏮【Dongyi Town Night Scene】 - Ancient atmosphere secret: wear Hanfu and walk quickly in alleys full of red lanterns, use burst mode to capture the moment the skirt flutters. - Hidden spot in the snack street: squat in front of the "Haisha Zi Noodles" stall, shoot close-ups of people slurping noodles with steam and lively street vibes. 👗【Outfit Tips】 ✅ Must-bring items: - White spaghetti strap long dress (versatile for the beach, looks amazing with backlight transparency) - Straw fisherman hat (sun protection and stylish, the brim’s shadow shapes the face in side shots) - Waterproof hole shoes (essential for tide hunting, also great as photo props) ❌ Avoid: - All black/dark colors: absorb heat under the sun and photos tend to look dull. - Thin-heeled high heels: impossible to walk on rocks or sand, easy to twist ankles! 🍤【Food Highlights】 1. Turn right 200 meters from Wanpingkou Gate 3, the "Chocolate Fisherman" steamed seafood pot is a must! Freshly caught crabs, scallops, and mantis shrimp piled high, lifting the lid reveals freshness that will blow your mind. 2. Don’t miss the "Rolled Cold Noodles" at University Town Night Market! Add sesame, chili, pork floss, and crispy cartilage, only 6 yuan per serving, perfect for walking and shooting with a lively street vibe. 3. Locals’ secret dessert: "Xujiatai Strawberry Picking Garden" strawberry milkshake made with freshly picked strawberries that day, holding the cup as a prop looks super fresh in photos. 💌【Locals’ Secret Tips】 1. Renting an electric scooter is the most convenient! It takes 15 minutes from downtown to Wanpingkou, parking fee is 5 yuan with no time limit. Recommended: "Hello Chuxing" for new models and wide coverage. 2. Don’t buy tide-hunting gear in scenic spots! Shovels and buckets are half the price in city supermarkets. Remember to bring a salt shaker (sprinkling salt is very effective for clam fishing). 3. Seaweed alert: From June to August, seaweed may appear. Check real-time updates on the "Rizhao Cultural Tourism Group" official WeChat account the day before to avoid green sea surfaces in photos. 4. Cost-effective accommodation: Guesthouses near "University Town" downtown, 10-minute walk to Third Seawater Bathing Beach, prices are 30% cheaper than seaside. 📸【Photo Mini Scenes】 👉 Couple interaction: The guy hugs the girl from behind, both looking at the distant sea horizon. The photographer uses a wide-angle lens from a low angle to emphasize the vast sky and sea. 👉 Bestie fun: A squats on the beach digging sand with hands, B pretends to be shocked by the flying sand, mouth wide open in a funny expression, capturing a moment full of variety show vibes! Finally, a reminder: Rizhao’s sea smell is quite strong, remember to spray some light perfume before shooting~ Quickly save this guide, bring your camera and sunscreen, and let’s go! ✨