THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph the colors and patterns of cherry blossoms among the tea rows at Taipin Tea Garden in Yongfu, Fujian, and explore local tea culture. Flowering and access depend on seasonal and local conditions.
Yongfu cherry blossoms and tea fields
Yongfu in Fujian is known for cherry blossoms growing among tea fields. At Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden, the pink flowers contrast with rows of green tea bushes, creating distinctive patterns for photography. Explore the gardens and enjoy the area's Taiwanese-style high-mountain tea.
Yunshuiyao ancient town
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town lies in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. A thousand-year-old path paved entirely with cobblestones passes through town, quietly steeped in mystery and ancient grandeur. Entering the town, winding paths, century-old banyans, spectacular tulou, unpretentious households, and pastoral scenery create a feeling of tranquil detachment.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Hua Sheng
Specializes in portrait, landscape and documentary photography, as well as drone aerial photography. He has worked in photography education and travel photography for more than ten years, collaborating with tourism authorities in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet, Malaysia and Thailand on in-depth destination projects. He has also produced official self-drive travel imagery for BMW, Ford, Roewe and Chery. His photography training clients include Shenzhen Library, Standard Chartered, China Merchants Bank, Bank of China, China Mobile, Guosen Securities and Shenzhen Airlines. Photography journeys He has repeatedly led portrait and landscape photography groups to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and to Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Zhejiang.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Feb 22 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: Various departure points–Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden, Yongfu
Take high-speed rail to Zhangzhou station in Fujian, where a local vehicle meets the group. After lunch, travel to Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden in Yongfu for sunset photography. Stay nearby.
Accommodation:Near Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden; hotel pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 02Feb 23 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: Yongfu Cherry Blossom Tea Garden
Photograph sunrise over Yongfu's cherry blossoms in the morning, Hua'an tulou after lunch, and sunset over the cherry blossoms toward evening.
DAY 03Feb 24 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: Yongfu Cherry Blossom Tea Garden–Tianluokeng
Rise early for aerial photography of sunrise and mist over Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden, and photograph its scenery with cameras. After lunch, travel to Nanjing tulou and photograph Tianluokeng's 'four dishes and one soup' layout from the air. Overnight in a tulou hotel.
Accommodation:Hotel in the Nanjing tulou area; property pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 04Feb 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: Nanjing Tulou–Yunshuiyao
Rise early for aerial photography of Nanjing's tulou cluster and sunrise. Continue photographing the buildings after breakfast. After lunch, travel to Yunshuiyao, check into a nearby guesthouse, and photograph sunset and night views from the air.
Accommodation:Homestay near Yunshuiyao; property pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 05Feb 26 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: Yunshuiyao–Various destinations
Rise early for aerial sunrise photography over Yunshuiyao, then head to Zhangzhou station and take high-speed rail back to your welcoming home.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Hua Sheng
- Up to 10 travelers
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
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Photography leader · Hua Sheng Up to 10 travelers Included · Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan; Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Excluded · Local guide fees;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip high-speed rail transport charges from participants' departure points;
- ExcludedAir-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
Travel details and reference schedules
The following services are reference options, not mandatory or confirmed group transport. Confirm meeting and departure times before booking. [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: February 22: Shenzhen North–Zhangzhou D2294/08:14/11:12 Return: February 26: Zhangzhou–Shenzhen North D3123/14:39/17:33 [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: February 22: Guangzhou East–Zhangzhou D3309/07:34/11:19 Return: February 26: Zhangzhou–Guangzhou East D3123/14:38/19:00 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Yongfu cherry blossoms and tea fields
- Yunshuiyao ancient town
- IncludedPhotography instruction and services throughout the trip.
Photography details
Yongfu cherry blossoms and tea fields Yongfu in Fujian is known for cherry blossoms growing among tea fields. At Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden, the pink flowers contrast with rows of green tea bushes, creating distinctive patterns for photography. Explore the gardens and enjoy the area's Taiwanese-style high-mountain tea. Yunshuiyao ancient town Yunshuiyao Ancient Town lies in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. A thousand-year-old path paved entirely with cobblestones passes through town, quietly steeped in mystery and ancient grandeur. Entering the town, winding paths, century-old banyans, spectacular tulou, unpretentious households, and pastoral scenery create a feeling of tranquil detachment. Yongfu cherry blossoms and tea fields Yunshuiyao ancient town Included · Photography instruction and services throughout the trip. Included · Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan; Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Included · During the course: a series of themed post-processing sessions integrating 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
- 4 nights
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
- ExcludedAccommodation listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation details
Night 1: near Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden. Night 2: location pending confirmation with the operator. Night 3: a hotel in the Nanjing tulou area. Night 4: a homestay near Yunshuiyao. Property names are pending confirmation with the operator. Day 1 · 2027-02-22 Near Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden; hotel pending confirmation with the operator. Day 3 · 2027-02-24 Hotel in the Nanjing tulou area; property pending confirmation with the operator. Day 4 · 2027-02-25 Homestay near Yunshuiyao; property pending confirmation with the operator.
Meals
- ExcludedAll meals and admission tickets throughout;
- ExcludedMineral water daily;
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 and services throughout the trip.
Travel accident insurance is specially provided as an additional complimentary benefit to every participant;
Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
During the course: a series of themed post-processing sessions integrating 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
Accommodation listed in the itinerary;
Round-trip high-speed rail transport charges from participants' departure points;
Air-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
All meals and admission tickets throughout;
Local guide fees;
Mineral water daily;
Other additional service fees not listed.
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. 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 quoted 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.
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.
