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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.
Stroll through Wuzhen, where ancient stone bridges reflect on tranquil canals, creating a scene straight from a classical painting. This iconic Jiangnan water town enchants visitors with its intricately carved architecture and timeworn doorways, each whispering centuries of history. Its quiet alleys offer a journey through timeless charm.
Even those who've lived in Hefei for decades may never have witnessed its beauty quite like this. These frames reveal the city through the discerning eye of a National Geographic shooter - showcasing a Hefei that's at once familiar and astonishingly new.
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!"
The night view of Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kong’s most iconic sights—in my opinion, even surpassing Tokyo’s skyline. Hong Kong truly lives up to its reputation as Asia’s global financial hub. From The Peak, you can overlook the entire Victoria Harbour, with its radiant glow and mesmerizing city lights shining through the skyscrapers. It’s like a sea of stars illuminating the earthly skyline—a breathtaking spectacle. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or a casual traveler, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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!
As the city lights glow, the interchange transforms into a musical stave, with flowing traffic as dancing notes, composing a golden symphony of the night amidst the mountains and skyscrapers. Day and night alternate, light and shadow flow—every frame of Qianchun Interchange is a prose poem written by the mountain city to the starry sky.
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.
Under the night sky, Lijiang Ancient Town becomes even more dreamlike, adorned with countless glowing lights. Red lanterns lining the streets gradually illuminate, casting a warm glow over the weathered wooden buildings and meandering cobblestone paths. The timber-framed structures, built along the waterways, follow the ancient Naxi wisdom of "following water, sheltering from wind, and facing the sun." Their layered rooflines echo the distant contours of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, sketching the town's unique silhouette against the night.
As the iconic landmark of Lhasa, the Potala Palace's night view is a must-see for visitors. Popular photo spots include the square in front of the palace and the Princess Wencheng Theater, but the former is too close for a grand view, while the latter requires long-focus lenses due to its distance. For the best vantage point, head to the 500-meter mark on the hiking trail of Nanshan Park along Lhasa's southern ring road. This observation deck offers an unobstructed panorama of the Potala Palace at night, along with sweeping…