[Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai's Mini Altay | Spring grassland photography guide]

✨ [No need to fly to Xinjiang! The healing grassland hidden in the Yangtze River Delta]
Tired of the concrete jungle? Yuyao Siming Lake, 1.5 hours' drive from Shanghai, hides a healing grassland comparable to Altay! The green grass in spring and the fiery dawn redwoods in autumn make every shot look like a movie poster.

📍 [Precise positioning]
Navigate to "Yuyao Siming Lake Kaiyuan Villa". The scenic area is free to enter.
parking lot: Paid parking lot next to the villa (CNY 10/day)

📸 [Treasure spots with a 200% photo yield]

1. Dawn redwood forest secret path
The winding gravel road in the forest, with dawn redwoods piercing the sky on both sides, has its own soft light filter when shooting against the light.
2. Lakeside meadow cattle
In the early morning/dusk, local herders will graze cattle. Use a telephoto lens to capture natural interactions.
3. Sea of flowers
Golden rooster flowers bloom from April to May. Lie in the flowers and shoot upwards with the sparkling lake as the background.
4. Dawn redwood reflection
When the lake is foggy after rain, use a slow shutter to capture the symmetrical aesthetics of the dawn redwood forest and its reflection.

👗 [Atmospheric dressing formula]
✅ Oxygen girl style: White suspender dress + knitted cardigan + straw hat
✅ Mori girl style: Floral dress + strappy sandals + rattan bag
✅ Japanese film style: Work overalls + canvas shoes + fisherman hat
⚠️ It is recommended to wear long socks to prevent mosquitoes. The temperature difference between day and night on the grassland is large, so bring a thin coat.

🚗 [Yangtze River Delta departure plan]
Shanghai/Hangzhou → G92 Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway → Yuyao Exit → Liangnong Town → Siming Lake (approx. 1.5h)
Ningbo → S5 Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway → Yuyao West Exit → Liangnong Town (approx. 1h)

💡 [Experienced player tips]
▫️ Best shooting times: 1 hour after sunrise/2 hours before sunset
▫️ Props to bring: Transparent umbrella (a must-have for rainy days), bubble machine, kite
▫️ Aerial photography notes: Some areas are no-fly zones. Consult staff before taking off.
▫️ Nearby food: Liangnong Cake (intangible cultural heritage snack), Siming Lake fish head soup

🌈 [Four Seasons Limited Eggs]
Spring (April-May): Golden rooster chrysanthemum + Orychophragmus violaceus + dandelion flower sea
Summer (June-August): The dawn redwood forest is green and refreshing
Autumn (October-November): Caramel-colored dawn redwoods intertwined with red maple
Winter (December-January): Rime snow scene is like a Nordic fairy tale

✨ There is no commercial hustle and bustle here, only the sound of wind, birds, and cow and sheep bells. Bring your camera and sense of story to write your own grassland poem in the "Little Altay" of the Yangtze River Delta!