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NATURAL PHOTO STUDIO | 天然摄影棚

Donning ethnic costumes for an unforgettable travel experience

体验多彩民族换装旅拍

Recently, China’s domestic suspense TV series “Once for customers to choose from, along with a variety of
Upon a Time in Sanbianpo” has been released online, shooting packages, providing tourists with plenty of
captivating numerous viewers with its thrilling plot. Set options. “Travel photography in Dali is a wonderful
against the backdrop of Southeast Asia, the series fea- way to experience the local customs, and you can
tures villages, fairs, and tropical rainforests, particularly enjoy a wide range of beautifully crafted ethnic cos-
showcasing the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Pre- tumes,” said Wang Siyu, a tourist from Beijing.
fecture in Yunnan. As a so-called natural photo studio, Mangshi, a small border town in Yunnan, is a fan-
Yunnan offers endless creative inspiration and filming tastic destination for experiencing ethnic customs.
opportunities, while also drawing tourists to experience Wearing Dai costumes and capturing beautiful images
its unique cultural customs and ethnic diversity. against the backdrop of landmark structures like the
Yunnan, with its rich ethnic culture, is home to 26 Golden Pagoda and the Silver Pagoda in Menghuan
ethnic groups, and the vibrant customs of these com- makes visitors feel as though they have stepped into
munities contribute to the region’s cultural diversity Southeast Asia, immersing them in the unique charm
and richness. If Yunnan’s natural scenery and ethnic of its exotic culture.
culture represent the soul of this land, then its tradi- Zhang Ajin, a tourist from Xi’an City in Shaanxi
tional costumes serve as the outward expression of Province, was drawn to Yunnan’s cool summer cli-
that soul. From Yi embroidery and Bai tie-dye to Dai mate and decided to visit Mangshi with her family. “I
tube skirts and Miao silver jewelry, each piece of eth- chose Mangshi for travel photography because these
nic clothing reflects the artisan’s skill and dedication. costumes are hard to find elsewhere. The outfits I se-
These unique garments are experiences that no tourist lected today are colorful and distinctly ethnic. They
should miss on their journey through Yunnan. are breathable, cool, and stylish, with intricately em-
As night falls and the lights come on, stepping into broidered collars and cuffs. I’m very satisfied with my
the walled city of Dali reveals tourists from across the choice,” she said.
country dressed in various ethnic costumes as they What happens when Yunnan’s wild mushrooms
navigate the streets and alleys. The sound of shutters are combined with ethnic clothing? Recently, a pho-
captures moments that hold their unique memories of tographer in Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, created a
Dali. During their journey, visitors not only enjoy an stunning series of artistic photos featuring wild mush-
immersive travel experience but also create stunning rooms alongside Bulang ethnic clothing and tradition-
photos. Travel photography has gradually become an al hairpins. This creative approach breathes new artis-
essential activity for many tourists. tic life into the vibrant red mushrooms, transforming
Travel photo shops in the walled city of Dali them into striking headpieces for Bulang girls. This
welcome a steady stream of tourists looking to book unique photo collection showcases the distinctive
night shoots. Here, makeup artists and stylists tailor charm of Yunnan, allowing tourists to capture beau-
their looks to meet the individual preferences of each tiful moments in nature while also highlighting the
visitor. The shops offer hundreds of ethnic costumes delicacy and creativity that leave a lasting impression.