THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Chongqing's hillside architecture, riversides, streets and night scenes with Alvin Huang and Jiawei Jiang. Around Hongya Cave, explore the layers between wharves, stilt buildings and modern commercial districts, using terrain and light to shape your compositions.
Chongqing at night
Photograph city lights and layered architecture around Hongyadong, Raffles City and the Eye of the Cloud.
Bridges and urban rail
Explore Egongyan Bridge, Caiyuanba Interchange, Liziba and Baijusi Bridge for transport structures and riverside light.
Streets and temples
Photograph city life around Jiefangbei and Luohan Temple with guidance from both instructors.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Alvin Huang →Jiawei Jiang →
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
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.
Jiawei Jiang
Specializes in landscape and drone aerial photography. He has traveled independently to more than 200 cities and regions across China to create photographic work. These include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Chongqing, Guangxi, Hunan, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hong Kong and Macao. His overseas destinations include Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Nov 17 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: November 17 | Arrival day
Arrive in Chongqing from your departure city, check in and rest, prepare your photography equipment and attend an introductory briefing at the hotel. Afternoon: visit a lesser-known popular viewpoint for Raffles City, photographing distinctive urban textures and lane scenery away from the crowds for fresh, soothing city images. Evening to night: during golden hour, photograph panoramic night views of Hongya Cave, Chongqing Art Museum, Eye in the Clouds Observation Deck and the area around the Grand Theatre (specific viewpoints to be confirmed).
Accommodation:Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation
DAY 02Nov 18 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: November 18 | Full day of in-depth Chongqing photography
Photograph sunrise at Egongyan Bridge, capturing the morning sun reflected in the river and beautiful bridge panoramas with rich layers of light and shadow. Continue to Tongyuanju and Caiyuanba Interchange. Afternoon: visit classic city landmarks for cultural scenes and Chongqing’s layered architecture: Liziba, the Great Hall of the People, Hongyancun Bridge and The Ring shopping park. Evening to night: photograph Hong’en Temple, Daxigou Metro Station, Ningjing Residential Community and Haitangxi Metro Station.
Accommodation:Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation
DAY 03Nov 19 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: November 19 | Full day of in-depth Chongqing photography
Photograph Baijusi Bridge, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street and Luohan Temple. Evening to night: photograph Huangye Tea Stall and Deyi World.
Accommodation:Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation
DAY 04Nov 20 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: November 20 | Chongqing–Home
Meet for the group station transfer, concluding this Chongqing photography journey.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang / Jiawei Jiang
- Up to 12 travelers
- IncludedPhotography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
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Photography leader · Alvin Huang / Jiawei Jiang Up to 12 travelers Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · Before the course: The logistics team books hotels in advance and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the trip's photography; Included · During the course: One-to-one on-site guidance from the instructor helps ensure successful photographs;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
- ExcludedLocal vehicle expenses throughout the trip;
Travel details and reference schedules
Reference services for this trip: [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: November 17 | G2942 Guangzhou South–Chongqing West | 07:44–13:26 Return: November 20 | G1575 Chongqing West–Guangzhou South | 12:21–18:48 [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: November 17 | G2942 Shenzhen North–Chongqing West | 07:03–13:26 Return: November 20 | G2965 Chongqing West–Shenzhen North | 15:33–22:01 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website. Services are for reference only. Final transport and meeting times await operator confirmation.
Photography
- Chongqing at night
- Bridges and urban rail
- Streets and temples
Photography details
Chongqing at night Photograph city lights and layered architecture around Hongyadong, Raffles City and the Eye of the Cloud. Bridges and urban rail Explore Egongyan Bridge, Caiyuanba Interchange, Liziba and Baijusi Bridge for transport structures and riverside light. Streets and temples Photograph city life around Jiefangbei and Luohan Temple with guidance from both instructors. Chongqing at night Bridges and urban rail Streets and temples Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · Before the course: The logistics team books hotels in advance and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the trip's photography; Included · During the course: One-to-one on-site guidance from the instructor helps ensure successful photographs; Included · During the course: The 4-day, 3-night itinerary includes relevant specialist post-processing courses, combining theory and practice; Included · After the course: participants share and review their photographs, learn from one another and develop work they are happy with.
Accommodation
- 3 nights
- Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately.
- Booking assistance includedBefore the course: The logistics team books hotels in advance and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the trip's photography;
Accommodation details
Day 1: Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation Day 2: Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation Day 3: Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation Hotels and final stays await operator confirmation. Day 1 · 2026-11-17 Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation Day 2 · 2026-11-18 Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation Day 3 · 2026-11-19 Chongqing; hotel awaits operator confirmation 3 nights Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately. Booking assistance included · Before the course: The logistics team books hotels in advance and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the trip's photography; Excluded · Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals
- ExcludedMeals during the itinerary;
Visa
- To be confirmed by the operator
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
Before the course: The logistics team books hotels in advance and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the trip's photography;
During the course: One-to-one on-site guidance from the instructor helps ensure successful photographs;
During the course: The 4-day, 3-night itinerary includes relevant specialist post-processing courses, combining theory and practice;
After the course: participants share and review their photographs, learn from one another and develop work they are happy with.
Not included
Round-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
Local vehicle expenses throughout the trip;
Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals during the itinerary;
All participants must have the same travel accident insurance, purchased on their behalf by the organizing team;
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Personal expenses;
Attractions or activities added outside the itinerary.
Single-room supplements, additional local expenses and the final total must be confirmed in writing.
BEFORE YOU GO
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. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 2. The high-speed train times listed are for guidance only. Timetable 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.
Shared travel expenses
Participants share travel expenses, including meals, accommodation, transport, guides, staged photography and supplies. Everyone must contribute to the instructor's meals and accommodation, even if they skip a meal or overnight stay themselves.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
The trip is provisionally November 17–20, four days and three nights. Final end date, return services and the exact viewpoint near the Grand Theatre await operator confirmation. Photography may change with weather and roads.
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.