"Wow! This scene looks just like something out of a comic!" Recently, scenes from the trial operation of the small train on Nanhai Island, Maoming, have gone viral on short-video platforms.

The well-connected Golden Coastline, the ancient-style architecture of Danjia Ancient Street, and attractions such as Yanjing Ridge, Shuidong Bay Marine Park, and Gemei Sea Park have made Nanhai Island a renowned destination for photography.

These attractions have also fueled the growth of the wedding photography market. The Nanhai Marriage Registration Office, located on Nanhai Island in Maoming, has become a popular spot for young couples, thanks to the stunning blue sea and sky along with the beach.

A glimpse of the wedding and travel photography industry in Danjia Ancient Village.
Meanwhile, several professional travel photography agencies have established businesses in Danjia Ancient Street, offering personalized packages such as "ancient-style travel photography" and "coastal wedding photography." These packages incorporate elements of intangible cultural heritage, such as handmade leather shoe crafting and fishing net weaving, into the photography settings.
Reporter & Photo: Zhou Liang, Deng Jianqing
Editor: Wei Shen, James Campion, Shen He