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This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun. | This is not only a spotting point, in fact many local photographers gather here in weekends for relaxing also taking landscape / portrait pictures. Especially in a weekend afternoon during summer, many locals come to this area with their family cars parked along the road and enjoying themselves under summer sun. | ||
It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing | It is actually located in the west end of the airport island, between north and south runway (07L and 07R). In here, you can view landing aircraft on both north and south runway if 07 direction is in use. You can also have some good photo opportunities for runway 25L takeoff if 25 direction is in use. | ||
'''''Access and Transport''''' | '''''Access and Transport''''' | ||
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24 hrs a day, 7 days a week! | 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week! | ||
It is not recommended to go there during thunderstorm, but highly recommended in a sunny weekend afternoon with some mild sea breeze. | |||
Entrance fee: Always, free | Entrance fee: Always, free | ||
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Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements): | Planes approaching on RWY 07R (some of the cargo and biz movements): | ||
Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during afternoon. | Possible (around 100mm lens for a 777F whole body). But you have to pick a right spot for taking pictures, otherwise the angle would be too narrow. Only good during the afternoon. | ||
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Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements): | Planes approaching on RWY 07L (majority of the landing movements): | ||
High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo | High (around 250mm lens for a 777-300 whole body), but only under a clear weather. Good photo opportunities during the morning. | ||
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