Yueyang Balin Square Sunset Complete Guide

Perfect Summer Road Trip Destination 🌇 Hey hey cuties! This is your wild photographer Gua Gua~ Today I'm taking you to unlock Yueyang's most romantic orange soda sunset! Who said Yueyang only has Yueyang Tower? Balin Square's sunset is the real showstopper! ✨ 📍【Location Guide】 This magical square by Dongting Lake! West faces Dongting Lake🌊, north connects to Yueyang Tower Scenic Area🏯, south neighbors the lively Fish Alley🍢~ The central "Houyi Shooting the Bashe Snake" sculpture looks epic at sunset. Just 5 mins walk to Bianhe Street and Zhanyue Gate - perfect for photos & shopping! 🚗【Transport Tips】 ▪️ Bus: Multiple routes available ▪️ Drive: Paid parking nearby, arrive before 17:00 (don't ask how I know😂) 🌅【Sunset Schedule】 Peak season (May-Sep): 18:30-19:10 Off-season (Oct-Apr): 17:40-18:20 Arrive 30 mins early for best spots~ 📸【Photography Guide】 🔥 Must-shoot angles: 1️⃣ Sculpture + sunset silhouette 2️⃣ Symmetrical lake reflections 3️⃣ Blue hour (15 mins after sunset!) 🎒 Gear Checklist: ✔️ Telephoto lens (for that perfect sun yolk shot!) ✔️ Wide-angle lens (essential for grand views) ✔️ Tripod (night scene essential) 💡 Smartphone Tips: Pro mode settings→ISO100+warm tone+fast shutter Focus on sky for silhouettes~ 🍢【Midnight Snack Attack】 Don't leave after sunset! Must-try foods: 🔥 Yi Family Skewers: Juicy beef skewers! 🦞 Paotai Mountain Night Market: Beer with spicy crayfish = perfection 🍧 Bianhe Street Night Market: Opens 17:00, ¥50/person for feast ✨ Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Bring light jacket - lakeside gets chilly 2️⃣ July-Aug has epic Fishing Fire Festival 3️⃣ Nearby hotel rec: Yueyang Grand Hotel (10 min walk) "When sunset falls into BBQ smoke, that's Yueyang romance🌆" Grab your squad and come shoot! Tag me with your pics~