Dali Xizhou Wheat Field Photo Guide

Here's a guide to taking photos in the wheat fields of Dali Xizhou: Preparation • Time: March–April and September–October are the best times to visit, when the wheat is lush and green or golden. The best time to take photos is 8–10 am or 5–7 pm, when the light is soft. • Clothing: Choose plain clothes, such as white, light yellow, or light blue, to match the wheat field background. You can also prepare accessories such as hats and scarves. • Equipment: Bring a camera and phone, and prepare memory cards, batteries, and chargers. You can also prepare auxiliary equipment such as tripods and reflectors. Photo Spots • Keli Village: There are thousands of acres of rice fields near Xizhou Ancient Town. The roadside picnic coffee gallery and Banxia Coffee in the rice fields are great photo spots. • Xizhou Wheat Field (near Dong'an Gate): At Dong'an Gate in the ancient town, the green wheat fields contrast with the yellow walls and cartoon clouds, like a scene from a Hayao Miyazaki animation. • Fun Free Coffee: Located on the north side of the ring road in Xizhou Ancient Town, the window on the second floor offers a panoramic view of the wheat fields. • Chuntang Hot Pot: Located 360 meters northwest of the intersection of Dali City 033 Road and 036 Road, the window on the second floor overlooks the green wheat fields. You can take photos without making a purchase. • Wheat Field Train: The retro train slowly passes through the rice fields. You can take photos on the train or capture the train passing through the wheat fields from the side of the tracks. Photography Tips • Composition: Use the rule of thirds to place the subject at the intersection of the frame. Use foreground composition, with wheat fields and ears of wheat as the foreground to add layers. You can also try frame composition, taking photos of the wheat fields through doors and windows. • Angles: Take low-angle shots to contrast the wheat fields with the sky and enhance the three-dimensional effect. Take high-angle shots to show the full view and texture of the wheat fields. Take parallel shots to capture the interaction between people and the wheat fields and create a natural atmosphere. • Capture Movement: Use a slow shutter speed to capture the wind blowing through the wheat fields, record the movement of the wheat, and add a blurred motion effect. Capture people running and jumping in the wheat fields to make the picture full of vitality.