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Xinjiang photography journeys: southern Xinjiang, Ili and Xiate
Xinjiang routes cover different regions and subjects. Southern Xinjiang, Ili and Xiate have separate day-by-day plans. This page shows actual public departures and their current status, with a clear label where bookings have not opened.
Route themes and future departures
These subjects come from routes still in the public catalogue; dates are shown only for future public departures. They describe planned photography, not guaranteed weather, flowers or shooting conditions. Check each daily itinerary.
Southern Xinjiang autumn and daily life
The linked route covers Kashgar, Pamir lakes and the Panlong road, then desert, canyon and Tarim poplar subjects, combining plateau scenery with urban life.
Future published departures:
Ili grasslands, forests and lake
The linked route describes Nalati grasslands, Kuerdening, Kalajun, Sayram Lake and Yining streets. Check each departure’s own date and status.
Future published departures:
Xiate Glacier and mountain landscapes
The linked route describes snow peaks, glaciers, forests, grasslands and canyons. Check the specific itinerary and enquire about access, activity level and actual shooting conditions.
Future published departures:
Choose the region, then read each day
Southern Xinjiang, Ili and Xiate appear in different published itineraries. Review each page for shooting locations, activity level, lodging and costs; one route’s terms do not carry over to another.
Departure status changes with dates and operations. Open or limited future departures can be discussed for registration. For departures where bookings are not open, the trip page still lets you ask questions or register travel interest. Confirm places and booking terms separately.
What to check before registering interest
Note the region you prefer, your dates, group size and questions about transport, lodging or pace. Registering interest does not confirm a booking; the operator must confirm the itinerary and price.
Published departures
Dates, routes and status come from the current public catalogue. Open registration, interest registration and full departures are labelled separately. Visit each page for its itinerary, costs and enquiry options.
October 20: Join instructor Ou Mingwei for southern Xinjiang’s autumn colors, photographing desert poplars and local culture!
Bookings not open · enquire or register interest
Linked photographer profiles: Mingwei Ou
May 30, 2027: Join instructor Lingzi for summer in Ili, Xinjiang, limited to five people!
Bookings not open · enquire or register interest
Linked photographer profiles: CC P
June 2, 2027: Explore Xinjiang's Xiate Glacier with instructor Ou Haichun
Bookings not open · enquire or register interest
Linked photographer profiles: OWEN ou
June 12, 2027: Join instructor Lingzi for summer in Ili, Xinjiang, limited to five people!
Bookings not open · enquire or register interest
Linked photographer profiles: CC P
A photographer linked to a route is not necessarily confirmed to lead every departure; check the specific itinerary.
Common questions
Does registering interest reserve a place?
No. Use the enquiry or interest option shown on the specific departure page. Places, costs and group formation require separate confirmation.
