Xiamen Sea World | A Guide to Romantic and Picturesque Photos

As the Xiamen sunset dips below the horizon, I find myself gazing at a galaxy of lights at Sea World. This place holds the blue dreams of city dwellers, where the neon lights of the Ferris wheel and the shimmering waves dance a waltz in the camera lens. [Location] Sea World Shopping Center, Huli District, Xiamen 🚇Transportation: Take Subway Line 2 to Cruise Center Station (Exit 6), and walk for 5 minutes. ⏰Best Time: Sunset (17:00-18:30) & Night View (after 19:00) (Light show starts at 19:30) 🎡[Ferris Wheel Photo Spots] 1️⃣ 4th Floor Observation Deck (Low-angle shot) ✨Effect: Fin-shaped steel frames pierce the sky, and transparent cabins look like floating space capsules. 📸Settings: Wide-angle + low angle for a futuristic feel. 2️⃣ Coastal Promenade ("Airplane Crossing") ✈️Hidden Scene: Wait for the low-altitude flight (every 5 minutes) and capture the moment when it seems to intersect with the Ferris wheel. Location: West side of the promenade, near the cruise terminal. 3️⃣ Inside the Ferris Wheel Cabin (Overlooking the Haicang Bridge) 🌉Sunset Filter: Face the bridge, and hold your phone against the glass to capture the golden stream of traffic. 💡Settings: Lower the exposure to enhance the contrast between warm and cool tones. 4️⃣ Haicang Bridge Opposite Bank (Telephoto Shot) 🔭Equipment: Lens of 200mm or more, framing the Ferris wheel and the reflection of the Sea Pearl. 🌌Night Mode: Lower ISO to preserve lighting details. 5️⃣ 1st Floor Reflection Pool 💦Trigger Conditions: After rain or artificial watering. 📸Composition: Low angle + silhouette for a "Your Name" movie-style photo. 🐳[Aquarium Photo Tips] 👗Outfit: Light-colored or bright dresses (white/light yellow is best). 🎮Props: Retro DV camera/transparent umbrella/LED string lights. 📸Poses: Look up at the fish, or turn your face sideways to let the light spots fall on your eyelashes. 💡Lighting: Bring your own soft light to avoid a dark face. 🎨[Filter Guide] ☀️Sunset: VSCO A4 +3.2 / Grain +1.8 🌃Night: Xingtu "Black Gold" + Contrast -15 / Highlights -20 💡[Tips for Advanced Players] ▫️Tickets: 98/person. Opens at 14:00 every Tuesday. ▫️Ferris wheel ride: 13 minutes and 14 seconds of romance, perfect for a confession. ▫️The evening breeze on the coastal promenade can be cool, so bring a light jacket. ▫️Avoid weekends! Weekday evenings are less crowded, doubling your chances of getting great shots. When the fast-paced rhythm of the city becomes suffocating, Sea World weaves a gentle net of neon lights. Here, every photo tells a story—about the encounter of light and shadow, about the harmony of sea breeze and heartbeat. Next time you want to escape to the seaside, remember to let the eye of the tide witness your romantic narrative.