Ancient Daoist Town in Longhushan: A Photographic Journey with the Lumix GM1

Nestled within the sprawling Longhushan World Geopark in Yingtan, Jiangxi province, lies an ancient town steeped in history and cultural significance. More than just a picturesque locale, this town serves as a vital landmark in understanding the genesis of Daoism in China. Wandering through its time-worn streets, a palpable sense of the past permeated the air. Each weathered stone and traditional building seemed to whisper tales of bygone eras and the profound philosophical movement that took root here. These fleeting moments of exploration were carefully preserved through the lens of a Panasonic Lumix GM1 camera, paired with the exceptional clarity and shallow depth of field offered by the Lumix 20mm F1.7 prime lens, allowing for a detailed and intimate portrayal of the town's enduring charm and historical weight.

Gears & Settings	Figures
Camera	Lumix GM1
Lens	Lumix 20mm F1.7 II
Style	Expressive
Date	Apr 2025
Location	Yingtan, Jiangxi, China

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* Labels were generated by AI.

Sculpture, Statue, Temple.#: 1 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 200 | F: 7.1 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Fruit, Berry, Food.#: 2 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Sitting, Child.#: 3 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Plant stem, Produce, Bamboo.#: 4 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Fruit, Produce, Food.#: 5 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Collection.#: 6 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.7 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Yellow, Food.#: 7 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Outerwear, Jacket.#: 8 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Toy.#: 9 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Temple, Japanese architecture.#: 10 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Walkway, Flagstone.#: 11 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture.#: 12 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Carving.#: 13 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Temple.#: 14 | SS: 1/320s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Leaf, Plants, Vegetation.#: 15 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Temple, Chinese architecture.#: 16 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.5 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Tree, Japanese architecture.#: 17 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 4.5 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Statue, Temple.#: 18 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.5 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Wood, Floor, Brown.#: 19 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Orange.#: 20 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

#: 21 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 200 | F: 2.2 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 40mm

Temple, Public space, Pedestrian.#: 22 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Red, Temple, Pedestrian.#: 23 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 3.2 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 40mm

Chinese architecture, Japanese architecture, Temple.#: 24 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 200 | F: 5.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm

Roof, Chinese architecture.#: 25 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 200 | F: 6.3 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 40mm

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