🌃 **【Shantou Small Park: The charm of the old city at night】** 🏮

#2月好地方2025 The night in Shantou Small Park is an interweaving of lights, history and fireworks. The moment you press the shutter, you will find that even the reflections of this old city are full of stories. --- ### **Background** Shantou Small Park is located in the old city of Shantou and is the core area of ​​Shantou’s history and culture. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion is the center of this place, surrounded by arcade buildings. When the lights are on at night, it seems as if you have traveled back to the prosperous era of the last century. It is a must-see spot for photography enthusiasts. --- ### **Photography Tips** 1. **Must-shoot highlights**: - **Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion**: The memorial pavilion under lights at night shows the landmark charm of the old city. - **Arcade buildings**: The arcades illuminated by warm yellow lights present a strong historical atmosphere. - **Street view fireworks**: The night market and street food around the small park capture the fireworks atmosphere of the old city. 2. **Recommended route**: - **Main axis shooting**: Starting from the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion, shoot the buildings and lights along the arcade street. - **Night Market Exploration**: Walk around the surrounding night markets and take photos of street food and city life. 3. **Special Experience**: - **Light Show**: The arcade lights are bright at night, becoming the focus of Shantou's night view. - **Night Market Food**: Taste Shantou’s special snacks, such as beef balls, oyster omelette, etc., to add to the fun of shooting. --- ### **TRANSPORTATION GUIDE** 📍 Address: Small Park, Jinping District, Shantou City - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Small Park Parking Lot" and walk 5 minutes into the scenic area (there are spaces available before 9 am on holidays). - **Bus**: Many bus lines stop around the small park, about a 5-minute walk away. - **Local way to play**: Rent an electric car (30 yuan/day) and travel through the surrounding alleys. --- ### **Tips** ⚠️ **Photography Tips**: - Best time: 30 minutes after sunset (blue hour) until 10pm (before lights go out). - A tripod is essential, and long exposure is required to capture lighting details (shutter speed 2-5 seconds). - It is recommended to turn on the "night scene mode" when shooting with a mobile phone to avoid reflections from glass fences. 🌞 **Avoid the crowds**: - The crowds decrease slightly after 8pm on weekdays, and it is recommended to arrive early before sunset on weekends. - The surrounding alleys are less crowded and suitable for in-depth exploration. 📵 **Safety Tips**: - The stairs in the small park are steep, please wear non-slip shoes and be careful with your equipment. - Do not stop on the road to take photos and obey traffic instructions. --- #Shantou