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One Day in Shenzhen: A Modern City, Coastal Walks & Skyline Views
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Guangzhou Citywalk Routes: 4 Walking Themes + One-Day Itinerary & Photo Spots
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A Year-End Temple Morning in Hangzhou: A Quiet Winter Route from Faxi to Lingyin (Without Missing the Highlights)
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Views Over Planes: Aerial Photos from Airplane Windows
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Best Skylines in China: 6 City Views Worth Seeing and Photographing
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Beijing Traditions Photo Guide: 6 Photography Locations
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Fujian Tulou in Rural China: A Nanjing “Four Dishes and One Soup” Photo Collection
On a day trip from Xiamen, I headed into the mountains of Nanjing County (Zhangzhou, Fujian) to see the famous Fujian Tulou—UNESCO-listed earthen buildings built by Hakka communities. This collection captures the drive up winding roads, the quiet villages along the way, and the iconic Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster—often nicknamed “Four…
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Chaoshan Moments: A Teochew Culture Photo Collection
Chaoshan—often associated with Teochew culture in eastern Guangdong—felt surprisingly “international” to me in a way I didn’t expect. This photo collection captures a few moments from Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang: vibrant street scenes, folk traditions, and everyday food culture that made me realize, again, how incredibly diverse China can be.…
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Beijing Hutong Photography: 4 Things to Look For (and How to Shoot Them)
Beijing hutongs are the city’s historic alleyways—narrow lanes weaving through old neighborhoods, connecting courtyard homes and everyday life. For photographers, Beijing hutong photography is one of the most rewarding pursuits—the light is softer, the subjects are more intimate, and the details tell stories that wide city shots rarely do. In…
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Tower Photography Tips: 4 Ways to Capture City Landmarks Better
Towers are some of the most recognizable landmarks in travel photography—and that’s exactly why they’re tricky: everyone shoots them, but not every photo feels memorable. In my experience, the best tower photos are rarely about the tower alone. They’re about light, atmosphere, context, and composition—the small decisions that turn a…
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Best of 2025: Travel Photography Highlights Across China
Looking back, 2025 was a very special year for me—my first gap year, which gave me the time and space to slow down, travel, and photograph more intentionally. This “Best of 2025” collection highlights my favorite moments from trips across China, from city skylines and street scenes to quiet landscapes…
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A Small-Town Christmas in Snohomish, Washington: Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
In the winter of 2024, I spent an unforgettable evening in Snohomish, Washington during the Christmas season—my first time experiencing a holiday tradition in small-town America instead of a big city. Even now, the cozy lights, the community energy, and that quiet drive through open fields at dusk still feel…
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Views Over Planes: Aerial Photos from Airplane Windows
We don’t have wings, but airplanes gift us a perspective we rarely see on the ground—mountain ranges, winding rivers, volcano-like silhouettes, endless clouds, and calm, pastel skies. This photo collection gathers my favorite airplane window views, a small reminder that travel can begin long before landing. There’s something quietly magical…
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Spring Blossoms Over the Years: A Flower Photo Collection
Spring flowers are one of those subjects I never get tired of photographing. This collection brings together blossom photos I’ve taken since 2017 across three countries—China, the United States, and Japan—capturing the small, vivid moments that make spring feel fresh and full of hope. If you’re specifically looking for cherry…
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3 Things That Improve Your Travel Photography Experience (Without Ruining the Trip)
As someone who often brings a camera on the road, I’ve learned that better travel photos don’t come from working harder—they come from making smarter choices that protect both your travel experience and your shooting results. Great travel photography is usually a mix of light, aesthetics, and human moments, and…
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