Panjin's Red Beach is now free of charge, so what can you take pictures of?

On my way back to Beijing, I passed by Panjin and decided to take a look at the famous Red Beach there. However, the most vibrant months for the Red Beach are from July to October, when the admission fee is 110 RMB per person. If you go now, there's very little red, mostly green and yellow. Travel Tips: If you go now, it's the off-season for the Red Beach, so there's no admission fee. The beach stretches for 18 kilometers, and cars are not allowed to enter. There are shuttle buses inside that charge separately. If you want to see the red-crowned cranes, you need to visit the Scarecrow Exhibition, which also charges a separate fee. It's recommended not to walk inside because it's quite large. There are also various convertibles and sports cars for rent on-site, all charged by the hour, ranging from 150 to 880 RMB per hour. Basically, driving yourself for 2-3 hours should be enough. Many of the small shops inside are not open. Some people online say that you can take pictures of seals and such. Indeed, there are seals, but ordinary people can't take pictures of them because that area is a protected zone. So, those who can take pictures are either accredited or have made prior arrangements. The entire corridor has only one main road, with many areas and viewing platforms on both sides. When I went there, there was a level 5 wind, so the drone could only fly low for a short time to take a couple of shots. Panjin is an oil extraction site, so you can see many oil extraction machines nearby. They have bright colors and are very photogenic.