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December 25: Winter Bashang with Alvin Huang — snowy sunrises, rime and galloping horses; three per heated off-road vehicle, little walking
BEYOND THE FRAME / FIELD JOURNAL 01

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December 25: Winter Bashang with Alvin Huang — snowy sunrises, rime and galloping horses; three per heated off-road vehicle, little walking

A photographic expedition

2026-12-25 — 2026-12-30Journey time zone: Beijing · Asia/Shanghai
6 days/ 5 nightsTrip length
Up to 11 peopleGroup size

Go beyond the view

Spend four days photographing Ulan Butong’s snowfields, birch forests and changing light, subject to weather. A staged galloping-horse session and returning-herd photography are planned, with guidance on movement and composition. Three participants per off-road vehicle are planned in Bashang, with coach transfers to Chifeng; hotel and heating arrangements are to be confirmed.

Winter grasslands

Spend four days photographing Ulan Butong’s snowfields, birch forests and changing light, subject to weather.

Horses and herds

A staged galloping-horse session and returning-herd photography are planned, with guidance on movement and composition.

Photography by off-road vehicle

Three participants per off-road vehicle are planned in Bashang, with coach transfers to Chifeng; hotel and heating arrangements are to be confirmed.

JOURNEY IMAGES

The journey in pictures

Photographers linked to this route: Alvin Huang →

Itinerary images · Select a photo to enlarge

A different way of seeing

Portrait of Alvin Huang

Alvin Huang

Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and traveled extensively in western China for photographic projects. Each year he leads private, customized leisure photography and travel portrait trips overseas. An experienced retoucher with comprehensive photographic knowledge and advanced digital post-production skills, he has received dozens of provincial-level or higher awards and international awards. Photography journeys He has led groups to Norway, Iceland, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dongba, Semporna, Israel, Jordan, Iran, Indonesian Papua, Namibia, Manado, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Chinese destinations include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Guizhou.

A rhythm shaped by light

DAY 01Dec 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMeet in Chifeng from across China
Winter grasslands in Bashang · Destination illustration
Winter grasslands in Bashang

Winter grasslands in Bashang · Destination illustration

Arrive at Chifeng Airport for dedicated pickup, then take a tour coach to Bashang. After passing Saihanba, enter Ulan Butong's Bashang Grassland and stay at a hotel in the military horse farm area that night.

Accommodation:Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed

DAY 02Dec 26 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiUlan Butong, Bashang
Horses running through snow in Bashang · Destination illustration
Horses running through snow in Bashang

Horses running through snow in Bashang · Destination illustration

Spend the day photographing winter landscapes in Ulan Butong; locations and timing depend on snow, weather and local conditions.

Accommodation:Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed

DAY 03Dec 27 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiUlan Butong, Bashang
Winter river valley in Bashang · Destination illustration
Winter river valley in Bashang

Winter river valley in Bashang · Destination illustration

Spend the day photographing winter landscapes in Ulan Butong; locations and timing depend on snow, weather and local conditions.

Accommodation:Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed

DAY 04Dec 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiUlan Butong, Bashang
Snow-covered woodland in Bashang · Destination illustration
Snow-covered woodland in Bashang

Snow-covered woodland in Bashang · Destination illustration

Spend the day photographing winter landscapes in Ulan Butong; locations and timing depend on snow, weather and local conditions.

Accommodation:Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed

DAY 05Dec 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiUlan Butong, Bashang
Horses on Bashang’s snowy plains · Destination illustration
Horses on Bashang’s snowy plains

Horses on Bashang’s snowy plains · Destination illustration

Spend the day photographing winter landscapes in Ulan Butong; locations and timing depend on snow, weather and local conditions.

Accommodation:Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed

DAY 06Dec 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMorning scenery in Bashang–Return to Chifeng and disperse
Snowy grassland scenery in Bashang · Destination illustration
Snowy grassland scenery in Bashang

Snowy grassland scenery in Bashang · Destination illustration

Check out after breakfast and return by coach to Chifeng Airport, concluding the six-day winter photography trip.

Accommodation:Departure; no hotel planned

Trip staff

  • Photography leader · Alvin Huang
  • Up to 11 travelers

Transport

  • IncludedFour days in Bashang with three people per SUV, plus coaches for the two arrival/departure days;
  • ExcludedRound-trip major transportation;
Travel details and reference schedules

These are reference services, not mandatory travel arrangements. Schedules, transfers and connections are to be confirmed. The services used for this itinerary are as follows: [Departing Guangzhou] Outbound: December 25 | Guangzhou–Hohhot | CZ3197 / 07:00 / 10:05 December 25 | Hohhot–Chifeng | CA8127 / 13:35 / 15:15 Return: December 30 | Chifeng–Hohhot | CA8136 / 18:40 / 20:25 December 31 | Hohhot–Guangzhou | CZ3182 / 07:20 / 11:05 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.

Photography

  • Winter grasslands
  • Horses and herds
  • Photography by off-road vehicle
Photography details

Winter grasslands Spend four days photographing Ulan Butong’s snowfields, birch forests and changing light, subject to weather. Horses and herds A staged galloping-horse session and returning-herd photography are planned, with guidance on movement and composition. Photography by off-road vehicle Three participants per off-road vehicle are planned in Bashang, with coach transfers to Chifeng; hotel and heating arrangements are to be confirmed. Winter grasslands Horses and herds Photography by off-road vehicle Included · One staged galloping-horses session and cattle-and-sheep homecoming photography fees; Included · Photography instruction and services from the instructor throughout;

Accommodation

  • 5 nights
  • Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
  • IncludedAccommodation throughout;
Accommodation details

Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 2: Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 3: Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 4: Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 5: Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 6: Departure; no hotel planned Day 1 · 2026-12-25 Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 2 · 2026-12-26 Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 3 · 2026-12-27 Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 4 · 2026-12-28 Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 5 · 2026-12-29 Ulan Butong military horse farm area; hotel and continued stay to be confirmed Day 6 · 2026-12-30 Departure; no hotel planned 5 nights Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Included · Accommodation throughout; Excluded · An unmatched male or female traveler, or anyone requesting a private room, must pay a full-trip single supplement;

Meals

  • ExcludedMain meals, shared equally;

Visa

  • To be confirmed by the operator

Know what is included

USD 936.41 per person

Deposit in the operator’s published information

per person
USD 299.75

This amount reflects the payment terms in the operator’s published information. When booking through this platform, follow the payment schedule shown at checkout.

Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.

Included

Accommodation throughout;

Four days in Bashang with three people per SUV, plus coaches for the two arrival/departure days;

Admission to Ulan Butong and Hamaba scenic areas;

One staged galloping-horses session and cattle-and-sheep homecoming photography fees;

Photography instruction and services from the instructor throughout;

Insurance.

Not included

Round-trip major transportation;

Main meals, shared equally;

An unmatched male or female traveler, or anyone requesting a private room, must pay a full-trip single supplement;

In exceptional circumstances caused by force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team may cancel or alter the itinerary. We may charge additional expenses based on the actual additional expenditure incurred, including visas, accommodation, meals, transport, and national airfare adjustments, while doing our best to minimise everyone's losses;

Other additional service fees not listed;

Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.

What to know before you go

Availability and booking

Let us know if you’re interested in this trip. Availability is not updated in real time, so please contact us to check whether the trip is confirmed, how many places are available, and the final total and booking terms.

Trip information

[Transport] 1. Flights arranged by the organizing team use economy-class group tickets. Before tickets are issued, check the airline's rules for changes and refunds. 2. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 3. The airlines and flight times listed are for guidance only. Flight changes may require minor adjustments to the itinerary. Please follow the final trip details sent before departure. [Accommodation] The total is based on two people sharing a room. We'll try to match solo travelers with a roommate of the same gender. If you prefer not to share, or no roommate is available, you must pay a single supplement for your own room. [Group meals] We aim to serve meals suited to Chinese tastes. We make sure everyone has enough to eat. [Photography] 1. Photography sessions follow the itinerary, but conditions on the day may affect how long we spend at each location. 2. Read the itinerary carefully and choose a trip that suits your health and circumstances. Skipping part of the itinerary for health or other personal reasons, or choosing not to use the arranged accommodation or transport, counts as voluntary withdrawal from those arrangements. You are responsible for your own safety while not taking part in the itinerary. 3. Stay with the group during photography sessions unless you have permission to leave. This does not apply during free time. The organizing team is not responsible for accidents that occur while you are away from the group. 4. Typhoons, blizzards or other events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary. [Fuel surcharges] The organizing team reserves the right to adjust the amount payable if fluctuations in global oil markets lead to a substantial rise in fuel surcharges. If the team can absorb the increase, the amount payable will remain unchanged. [Before departure] 1. We'll send your final trip details no later than the day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed sooner, we'll let you know as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the final trip details sent before departure, the final trip details take precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from arranging optional paid activities, please contact the provider directly for details, charges and bookings if you wish to take part. If you need language assistance from a guide or tour leader, any help is provided in a personal capacity, whether paid or unpaid. It is not provided on behalf of the organizing team or the local tour operator. The organizing team is not involved in the payments, transactions or service standards for activities during free time. You are responsible for the outcome of those arrangements. The images above were taken by the organizing team's instructors.

Itinerary notes

Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.

Itinerary dates use Beijing time (Asia/Shanghai). Flight, transfer and other times follow the time zone stated for each location. Please confirm any time without a stated time zone before departure.

USD 936.41 per person
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