THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Spend three days photographing Shangyue Ancient Village in Fogang, Yunji Mountain Ancient Village in Xinfeng, Donghua Chan Temple in Wengyuan and Mantang Hakka Walled Compound in Shixing. Explore traditional houses, village lanes and temple architecture, with ground-level and aerial views of northern Guangdong’s villages and surrounding landscape.
Shangyue village
Explore Shangyue Ancient Village in Fogang, photographing its distinctive wok-ear gables, narrow lanes and architectural details.
Yunji Mountain and Donghua Temple
Photograph Yunji Mountain Ancient Village and Donghua Chan Temple from the air, capturing their layouts and surrounding wooded hills.
Mantang Hakka compound
Visit Mantang Hakka Walled Compound in Shixing for aerial views of its layout and distinctive Hakka architecture.
The journey in pictures
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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.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Sep 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiGuangzhou–Shangyue Ancient Village, Fogang–Xinfeng
Meet at the Guangzhou campus at 8:30 a.m. and travel by chartered vehicle/self-drive to Shangyue Ancient Village, Fogang (approximately 1.5 hours). For lunch, taste the area’s famous poached free-range chicken. Afterwards, head to Xinfeng County (approximately 1.5 hours), check in and enjoy renowned local Hakka cuisine for dinner. Accommodation: Xinfeng County
Accommodation:Xinfeng County
DAY 02Sep 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiYunji Mountain Ancient Village, Xinfeng–Donghua Chan Temple–Aizi Town, Shixing
After breakfast, visit the Huizhou-style ancient village at Yunji Mountain in Xinfeng County for aerial photography. After lunch, continue to Donghua Chan Temple in Wengyuan County for further aerial photography, then depart for Aizi Town, Shixing, after dinner. Accommodation: Aizi Town
Accommodation:Aizi Town
DAY 03Sep 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMantang Hakka Walled Compound–Return to Guangzhou
After breakfast, photograph Mantang’s Hakka walled houses from the air, then return after lunch.
Accommodation:Departure; no hotel planned
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Alvin Huang
- Up to 6 travelers
Transport
- IncludedTransport during the itinerary;
Photography
- Shangyue village
- Yunji Mountain and Donghua Temple
- Mantang Hakka compound
Photography details
Shangyue village Explore Shangyue Ancient Village in Fogang, photographing its distinctive wok-ear gables, narrow lanes and architectural details. Yunji Mountain and Donghua Temple Photograph Yunji Mountain Ancient Village and Donghua Chan Temple from the air, capturing their layouts and surrounding wooded hills. Mantang Hakka compound Visit Mantang Hakka Walled Compound in Shixing for aerial views of its layout and distinctive Hakka architecture. Shangyue village Yunji Mountain and Donghua Temple Mantang Hakka compound Included · Photography instruction and services throughout;
Accommodation
- 2 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed.
- IncludedHotel accommodation during the itinerary;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Xinfeng County Day 2: Aizi Town Day 3: Departure; no hotel planned Day 1 · 2026-09-28 Xinfeng County Day 2 · 2026-09-29 Aizi Town Day 3 · 2026-09-30 Departure; no hotel planned 2 nights Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Included · Hotel accommodation during the itinerary; Excluded · An unmatched male or female traveler, or anyone requesting a private room, must pay a full-trip single supplement;
Meals
- ExcludedAll meals; the instructor’s meal expenses are shared by participants;
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
Transport during the itinerary;
Hotel accommodation during the itinerary;
Photography instruction and services throughout;
Travel accident insurance.
Not included
Admission to itinerary attractions;
All meals; the instructor’s meal expenses are shared by participants;
An unmatched male or female traveler, or anyone requesting a private room, must pay a full-trip single supplement;
Other unspecified additional service fees;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, airline delays or cancellations, or consular visa delays, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including visa extensions abroad, accommodation, meals, transport, or adjustments to national airfares, may be charged based on the actual additional expenditure incurred. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimise participants' losses;
Invoice taxes are additional; details are to be confirmed.
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 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.
