The sunset fills the friend circle and young people gather to check in
2024-08-14
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In recent days, Beijing's sky has continued to be filled with gorgeous sunsets, and the "cold vortex blue" has been flooding the WeChat Moments, attracting a large number of young people to go to major popular scenic spots to check in. From Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park to the Summer Palace, Jingshan, Shichahai and other places, these viewing spots have quickly become the focus of photography enthusiasts, and the magnificent sunset scene has triggered a wave of viewing and photography.
In recent years, Beijing has continued to advance air pollution control, achieving the normalization of blue skies and white clouds. While the air quality continues to maintain a good level, citizens can also enjoy more beautiful skies.
Sunsets and evening glows become a favorite of young people
"There is such a viewing spot in the south of Beijing. The beautiful sunset glow is really stunning!" "Run to Feiyan Terrace in Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park and enjoy the romance of the sunset with your family!" Recently, the sunset glow of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park has been all over the WeChat Moments. Every evening, a large number of young people gather in the park and climb up Feiyan Terrace. Everyone sets up their tripods and sets up their cameras, waiting for the magnificent sight of sunset.
As the sky gradually changed from light blue to dark blue, patches of colorful rays of light appeared between the clouds. The interweaving of orange and tangerine amazed everyone who looked up. Cheers came from the crowd, and the sound of shutters captured this moment forever in the camera.
Not only Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park, but also scenic spots such as the Summer Palace, Jingshan, Shichahai, and Olympic Forest Park have become popular check-in spots for sunsets and evening glows in recent days. Check-in guides such as "Beijing Sunset Camera Position Guide" and "How to Take Photographs of Sunsets with Mobile Phones" have begun to circulate on online platforms.
According to You Huanling, chief meteorologist at Beijing Meteorological Service Center, the sunset glow is the colorful clouds that appear on the horizon before and after sunset. It is an atmospheric optical phenomenon formed by the scattering of sunlight by the air. Recently, there are rich and colorful clouds in Beijing before and after dusk, and the upstream direction has sufficient light, which provides good conditions for the gorgeous sunset glow.
"The formation of sunset glows is due to the unique scattering effect of the atmosphere on light." You Huanling said that the visible light from the sun is a mixture of seven colors, of which purple and blue have the shortest wavelengths, while red and orange have the longest wavelengths. Before and after sunset, the visible light travels a longer distance in the atmosphere. At this time, most of the blue and purple light with shorter wavelengths has been scattered, leaving only the reddish light beams with longer wavelengths. These reddish light beams shine into the sky, dyeing the clouds at different heights with bright colors, and finally forming a gorgeous sunset glow.
"Cold vortex blue" continues to be popular in the circle of friends
In addition to the intoxicating sunset glow in the evening, Beijing's daytime has also been beautiful in recent days, with a clear blue sky and white clouds, and the "taste of autumn" is beginning to emerge. You Huanling said that the clear blue sky is related to a weather system called "cold vortex".
Starting from August 11, Beijing had clear blue sky and white clouds for three consecutive days, which was because Beijing was under the control of the cold vortex system. "The cold vortex is a beauty expert. The northerly airflow thrown out from the back of the cold vortex will make the sky blue. At this time, the high-altitude cold air is frequent, and the ground is still relatively hot. The atmosphere presents a state of 'cold on top and warm on the bottom'. There will be convective clouds of different shapes such as cumulus, stratus and cirrus, and the high-value blue sky and white clouds meteorological landscape will be launched." You Huanling said, "The cold vortex blue" can instantly make Beijing wear a fresh and gorgeous coat, so it is no wonder that the circle of friends is filled with such beautiful scenery.
However, while the cold vortex system "beautifies" the sky, it also brings rainy weather. According to reports, the north and west sides of the cold vortex system are prone to form sinking air currents, and most areas present a blue sky and white clouds; the east and south sides are prone to rainy weather. In recent days, Tongzhou, Miyun, Pinggu and other districts have experienced obvious thunderstorms. "The rainfall after the beginning of autumn is magical, and the atmosphere of 'autumn' has begun to spread in the morning and evening." You Huanling said.
Starting from August 14, the city will no longer be affected by this cold vortex system. The sky will be more cloudy and blue sky will still be visible, but the visual effect will be worse than in the past few days. However, the good news is that at the turn of summer and autumn, cold air is more frequent, which is easy to form a more vivid blue sky and white cloud landscape. It is expected that around next Monday, Beijing will once again see the beautiful blue sky and white cloud meteorological landscape.
Ten years of pollution control created the "Beijing miracle"
Against the backdrop of blue sky, white clouds and gorgeous sunset, Beijing's air quality also continued to maintain a first-class excellent level. According to the Beijing Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, at 19:00 yesterday, the best time to observe the sunset, the PM2.5 concentration at most monitoring stations in the city was only in the single digit.
Beijing Youth Daily reporter learned that the city's PM2.5 concentration has been stable and up to standard for three consecutive years. In the first half of this year, the cumulative PM2.5 concentration further dropped to 34 micrograms per cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 8.1%. From looking forward to blue skies every day in the past to often enjoying blue skies now, Beijing citizens' sense of blue sky has greatly improved.
Beijing completed the governance process that took developed countries 20 to 30 years in just ten years. The level of attention, speed of improvement and remarkable governance results were unprecedented, and were praised by the United Nations Environment Programme as the "Beijing Miracle."
Photo by our reporter Yuan Yi
Longtan Zhonghu Park
The Ferris wheel dances with the afterglow
At 18:30 yesterday (13th), people walking in Longtan Zhonghu Park stopped and took out their phones to look at the sky. Looking through the camera, the whole sky was dyed orange and blue by the sunset, and the clouds were also covered with pink and purple rays of light, like a colorful oil painting. The Ferris wheel stood in the middle, and under the reflection of the sunset, it looked even more like a fairy-tale fantasy.
Particularly eye-catching was Ms. Huang, who set up her SLR and looked through the viewfinder at the sunset. This year is Ms. Huang's fifth year of photography. She fell in love with photography after retirement and usually likes to record rare scenery and exquisite buildings. "For us photographers, the most important view is the sunset." Ms. Huang heard that the sunset in Beijing the day before was particularly beautiful, so she carried her equipment to Longtan Zhonghu Park yesterday. "It rained continuously some time ago, but there has been less rain since the beginning of autumn in the past two days. The weather has suddenly become refreshing, and the color of the sky is also bright, which makes people happy." An old man who was taking pictures of the sky with his mobile phone heard this and opened his mobile phone album to show the sunset and clouds he took the day before. The layers of clouds reflected the golden light of the sunset, and the old man's face also showed a proud look. Also holding up his mobile phone to take pictures was Yang, a student who came to Beijing from Inner Mongolia for sightseeing after the college entrance examination this year. She also looked at the sunset and sighed that "the ticket was worth it."
Staff said that although the Ferris wheel in Longtan Zhonghu Park has stopped operating, it is still a beautiful backdrop for taking photos with the afterglow, and has become another popular spot for watching the sunset in Beijing. Fortunately, the park is relatively lifelike and not crowded. We hope everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the park and stay happy.
Olympic Tower
The circular observation deck is popular
Yesterday evening, only Tower 1 of the Olympic Tower in the South Park of the Olympic Forest Park was open to tourists. Tourists took the elevator to the 76th floor of the tower and then walked to the 360° circular viewing platform on the 82nd floor. The platform is 246.8 meters high and has an excellent view.
Around 18:30, the sun gradually set in the west, and the warm orange afterglow sprinkled on the city's skyline. As the afterglow became stronger, the number of tourists on the viewing platform gradually increased. Tourists stopped to look at the beautiful sunset, took out their mobile phones and cameras to "check in" the beautiful sunset, and enjoyed the wonderful time of visiting with relatives and friends. Couples snuggled up to take selfies, friends took pictures of each other, and parents became photographers for their children, taking pictures and explaining.
A photography enthusiast said that he came to the Olympic Tower specifically to use the interval shooting function of the camera to fully record the entire sunset process. After that, he will make a growth chart or animation video and share it on social media.
The outer edge of the circular viewing platform is also designed with several triangular viewing platforms extending outward to the middle of the sky. Tourists prefer to gather on the platform on the west side. Nearing 19:00, the setting sun gradually disappears into the clouds, and the afterglow shines through the gaps in the clouds, forming beautiful beams of light, and the sunlight is no longer dazzling.
The Olympic Tower, with its unique height and wide view, is an ideal place to watch the sunset in Beijing. When the weather is clear, visitors can enjoy the sunset from all angles. Therefore, the Olympic Tower is highly sought after and has become a popular check-in spot.
Summer Palace
Photography enthusiasts scramble for camera positions
Yesterday evening, photography enthusiasts had already occupied the best shooting positions by the Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace. They pointed their cameras at the gradually setting sun, waiting to capture the most splendid moment. Tourists stopped one after another, some took out their mobile phones, and some used cameras to record this beautiful moment.
Photography enthusiasts shared their photos with each other. One of them said, "I started to like photography when I had film cameras. Photography brings me happiness and I like photography." He said that the best place to take photos of the sunset in the Summer Palace is by the Kunming Lake. It is also very shocking to take photos of the golden sunlight shining through the bridge holes by the lake in winter.
Photography enthusiasts stared at the viewfinder, their fingers ready to press the shutter at any time to capture the fleeting changes in light and shadow. The shutter sounds came one after another, recording this unforgettable scenery. Many enthusiasts also set up tripods to use time-lapse photography to record the changes in light and shadow as the sun sets.
Two high school freshmen sat by the lake, with a tripod in front of them using time-lapse photography to record the setting sun. They were classmates in junior high school, and they went to many places to take photos of the sunset, carrying heavy equipment to climb Xiangshan Mountain to take photos. "Whenever there is a gorgeous sunset, I will carry my equipment out to take photos and then make a beautiful animation."
A reporter from Beijing Youth Daily noticed that as more and more people gathered by the lake, the Summer Palace increased the number of water patrols to ensure the safety of tourists who came to photograph the sunset by the lake.
Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park
Release of sunset viewing guide
In recent days, the sunset beauty of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park has quickly become popular on the Internet, attracting a large number of citizens and tourists to watch, and becoming a new popular check-in spot. Yesterday evening, Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park was crowded with people, and tourists went to the observation deck to witness this rare natural wonder with their own eyes. As the sun sets, brilliant colors bloom in the sky, decorating the entire park like a fairyland, attracting a large number of photography enthusiasts and tourists to stop and watch.
On the observation deck of the park, a group of photography enthusiasts have already set up their cameras, waiting for the best time to photograph the sunset. Li Ming (pseudonym), a senior photography enthusiast, shared his shooting experience: "I have come here to photograph the sunset for several consecutive days, and I have different feelings every time. This time the sunset is particularly beautiful, with rich colors and distinct layers, which makes people want to take more photos." Li Ming said that he was extremely shocked by the beauty of the recent sunset and believed that it was a precious gift given to the city by nature.
Facing the surge in tourists, the management department of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park has strengthened management and guidance. Ms. Wang, a staff member of the park, said: "We have added warning signs and guide signs to remind tourists to pay attention to safety and order. At the same time, we have also increased the number of security personnel to ensure that tourists can enjoy a safe and comfortable environment while watching the sunset." In addition, the park has also released precautions and the best viewing locations for watching the sunset through social media and other channels, providing tourists with more convenient information services.
As night falls, the sunset gradually fades, but the beauty of Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park remains unchanged. The lights gradually light up, shining with the stars in the sky, bringing another visual enjoyment to tourists.
Wanchun Pavilion, Jingshan Park
Watch the Forbidden City at sunset
Yesterday evening, one hour before sunset, the highest point of Jingshan Park, Wanchun Pavilion, was already crowded with people. Beijing citizens and tourists from all over the world gathered together to witness the perfect fusion of the gorgeous sunset and the Forbidden City.
At 18:30, the sky gradually turned a gentle orange-red, and the clouds seemed to be gently outlined by the brushstrokes of the setting sun, blooming with golden light, and a colorful natural picture slowly unfolded before everyone's eyes. At the scene, the sound of shutters came one after another, and people raised their mobile phones and cameras, trying to freeze this fleeting beauty forever. "It's so beautiful!" A tourist exclaimed sincerely, saying that she chose to come to Jingshan Park at this moment specifically to see the Forbidden City at sunset.
Photography enthusiasts will not miss such a good opportunity. In order to capture the most beautiful pictures, they pointed their cameras at the Beihai White Pagoda in the west. Mr. Zhang, a photography enthusiast, came here specially from the North Sixth Ring Road. He has been waiting here for two consecutive days. "Jingshan Park has a unique geographical location with a wide and unobstructed view. What's more rare is that it can capture the beautiful sunset in the west, south and east directions at the same time." He excitedly shared his shooting experience. Another Ms. Li, who is focusing on time-lapse photography, said: "The clouds have been particularly beautiful these days. I deliberately chose Jingshan Park as the shooting location. I also took amazing pictures at Shougang yesterday."
Faced with such high enthusiasm for viewing, the management department of Jingshan Park has also taken active guidance measures. Mr. Wang, a staff member of the park, said: "We actively guide the up and down channels according to the flow of people, and guide tourists continuously without blocking the flow of people to try to satisfy them. We will also increase staff in crowded areas to ensure the safety and order of tourists." Under Mr. Wang's patient guidance, tourists entered and exited Wanchun Pavilion in an orderly manner.
Shichahai
Encounter the Orange Sea Sunset
At 18:30 yesterday, a crowd of people surged beside the Yinding Bridge in Shichahai, all waiting for a sunset "Orange Sea". After the beginning of autumn, the surface of Shichahai Lake was calm, and the setting sun cast a little silver light. The people on the cruise ship enjoyed the peace and beauty comfortably. The evening breeze was slightly cool, the sunset glow became thicker, and Shichahai was dyed with a strong orange.
The best time to photograph the sunset at Shichahai is about half an hour before sunset, and the best spot is on the Yinding Bridge. "No matter what angle you take, the camera cannot capture the beauty that the naked eye sees, and the scenery is different every minute and every second." A female photographer said with emotion: "Chasing a sunset at Shichahai shows the unique healing beauty of Beijing."
As the Yinding Bridge is relatively narrow, with the increasing number of people taking photos and viewing the scenery, the Shichahai Scenic Area has specially increased security and cleaning staff to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the scenic area. To prevent crowding and trampling, security personnel installed loudspeakers on the bridge to play the message "No Stopping for Photography" in a loop, and promptly stopped tourists from taking unsafe photos, reminding tourists not to stay on the bridge for a long time and to leave the bridge as soon as possible to ensure safety.
Under the orderly maintenance of security personnel, the flow of people watching the view on the bridge was in good order. Some took pictures of the scenery, some took pictures of people. Those who took pictures of the sunset were very excited and left the precious "camera position" to more people waiting behind them. In addition, some tourists chose to take pictures on the shore near Yinding Bridge. They set up tripods and recorded the beautiful scenery of the sunset and the cruise ship in the same frame.