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'This is Chongqing, the Cyberpunk City of China!'As sunset hues dance on the Yangtze River and night falls with a symphony of lights, the city's nightscape will absolutely take your breath away.
When your drone ascends over Chongqing at night, the city transforms into a living cyberpunk dream. Hongyadong's golden lights cascade down the cliff like liquid sunshine, its stilted houses stacking like glowing Lego blocks. The Yangtze River mirrors this spectacle, turning into a swirling galaxy of reflections - where it's impossible to tell where the real city ends and its watery twin begins.
I captured Chongqing's natural beauty at 7:30 PM - the city glowing in its magical blue hour. As the last sunlight disappears behind the mountains, Chongqing begins to shine. Street lamps flicker on, car lights illuminate the roads, and buildings emit a gentle glow from within. From this angle, the Yuzhong Peninsula resembles a colossal starlit spaceship ready to sail through the night.
When Wuyi Square crowds disperse,Changsha at 4AM activates its luxury mode—The 93-story IFS curtain wallsheds flashy LED costumes,breathing only through geometric light leaks,while Xiang River flows blackmirroring the financial district's muted elegance. This is the early bird's privilege:Watch sunrise bleed from Yuelu Mountain,gilding IFS' steel frame in rose gold,even Jiefangxi's bar neon becomescyberpunk movie fill lights. Summer alert:At 6:02AM on Orange Isle,you'll witness a waking"Star City Edition" Manhattan.
When the 18-kilometer riverfront illuminates, Hankou transforms into a cyberpunk wonderland! The chimes of Jianghan Customs House still echo, while the Wuhan Tiandi skyline across the river dons a glittering cloak of lights.
A poetic collision of eras unfolds before your eyes - the timeless elegance of 1300-year-old Tengwang Pavilion standing proudly before the glittering skyline of Honggutan CBD. This breathtaking frame captures Nanchang's dual soul: the historic pavilion where Wang Bo penned his immortal poetry now shares its horizon with the 303-meter Greenland Twin Towers, the new icons of Jiangxi's prosperity. The Gan River mirrors both worlds - reflecting golden sunset on classical eaves while bouncing off blue-tinted glass facades. It's more than a skyline; it's a dialogue between Tang Dynasty craftsmanship…
As the 303-meter Greenland Twin Towers pierce through the morning mist over the Gan River, this city—where the military flag was first raised—is rewriting the rules of elevation with glass curtain walls. The skyscrapers of Honggutan CBD rise like a forest of steel bamboo, standing in silent dialogue with the millennia-old Tengwang Pavilion across the river—where the edge of a modern metropolis resonates with the poetry of "sunset clouds and lone ducks flying together."
When the 318-meter crown jewel of Financial City Phase II pierces the clouds, Hexi CBD's modernist skyline achieves its final form through the glacial glow of glass curtain walls. The geometric BOX cluster frames perfectly with the flowing "Jinling Red" dome of Olympic Center - like quantum entanglement between futuristic metropolis and ancient capital DNA. At dusk, the illuminated interiors cascade through Möbius strip-shaped towers, compressing 20 years of urban development into this cyberpunk lightscape. Here lies not just the financial engine of Yangtze River Delta, but Nanjing's three-dimensional resume…
Besides West Lake, Hangzhou has another stunning night view spot—the CBD of Qianjiang Century City!Starting at 9 PM, the entire city seems to light up, with the glowing skyscrapers twinkling like dazzling diamonds in the night sky. If you love photography and sharing, this is definitely the perfect spot. Whether you're standing on the riverside bridge or sitting by a high-rise window, you can capture breathtaking shots.
Ruowang says: 'II always thought Elephant Mountain offered the best night views of Taipei—until I stood at the Jiantanshan Lookout. This is the ultimate photography spot! Not only can you overlook the entire city, but you also get unobstructed shots of planes taking off and landing at Songshan Airport. The dynamic contrast of city streets and soaring aircraft creates a jaw-dropping composition!'
Location: Zhengzhou Convention and Exhibition CenterGear: DJI Mavic 3 ProUnlocking Zhengzhou from 500 meters above – the circular architecture of Zhengdong New District resembles a futuristic ‘energy core.’ At dusk, golden light radiates like a scene from a sci-fi film, as if a spaceship could land any second!"
This compact city captivates countless photography enthusiasts with its unique culture and breathtaking scenery. Macau is not just a paradise for food lovers, but also an exceptional destination for landscape photography. As the sun sets, the city's skyline basks in a warm golden glow, as if the entire urban landscape were set ablaze. When night falls, Macau's dazzling city lights and the neon glow of casinos twinkle like a sea of stars.
On February 9-10, we embarked on a night hike up Shenzhen’s Great Wutong Mountain. From dazzling city lights to the tranquil blue hour, the first golden rays of dawn struck the Ping An Finance Centre, Shenzhen’s tallest skyscraper. As the sun rose, more and more landmarks were illuminated, unveiling the full splendor of Pengcheng.
Soaring 120 meters above Talent Park in Shenzhen Bay,fingers just leaving the scorching keyboard,I look up and crash into the embrace of Klein blue fading into fiery clouds. This city, weaving the future with lines of code,reveals its softest texture at dusk—glass facades flowing with honeyed light,skyscrapers gilded at their edges,the Spring Bamboo Tower piercing rose-tinted clouds. Here, technology and romance forge a historic truce.
As night falls, the city transforms into a glittering gem, shimmering with enchanting lights. From an aerial view, the kaleidoscope of colorful lights weaves a mesmerizing tapestry, showcasing the unique allure of this tropical metropolis. Strolling along the coastline, the gentle sea breeze caresses your skin while the rhythmic waves blend with the city's vibrant hum, creating an atmosphere of endless romance and tranquility.
A modern metropolis draped in green, where Zhuang culture meets urban energy —Half city, half jungle. From above, Nanning dances to the rhythm of neon and nature!
Rising like a futuristic fortress from the misty hills of Guizhou, Guiyang Financial City dominates the skyline with its towering glass-and-steel monoliths. The angular geometry of these skyscrapers creates dramatic plays of light and shadow, while their mirrored facades reflect both the surrounding mountainscape and the city's rapid economic ascent.
As twilight descends, Tianjin's skyline dissolves into a sea of indigo, where the illuminated windows of countless high-rises create that magical 'nèi tòu' glow - that particular warmth of city lights radiating from within. This is Tianjin suspended between day and night, when the bustling metropolis reveals its most poetic self - alive with energy, yet wrapped in blue-hour serenity.
Location: Along Fushan Bay, Shinan District (Best spots: May 4th Square & Olympic Sailing Center) Highlights:The skyscrapers turn into a giant screen, playing animations, city promos, and more—lights dancing with the ocean waves. It’s got that glamorous big-city vibe, mixed with the romance of mountains meeting the sea. Totally worth soaking in! Time: Nightly 7:30–9:00 PM (often extended in summer, special themes on holidays).
It’s been years since I last visited Jinan, and the night view of Daming Lake is absolutely breathtaking now!Chaoran Tower is pretty impressive—totally worth the hype! There were so many people taking photos, and the vibe was amazing!