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Autumn foliage season: October 27, instructor Jiawei Jiang leads a six-day photography tour of Guangwu Mountain, China's premier red-leaf mountain, Micang Mountain, and Shibayue Pools
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October 27: Six days of autumn photography at Guangwu Mountain, Micang Mountain and Shibayue Lake with Jiawei Jiang

A photographic expedition

2026-10-27 — 2026-11-01Journey time zone: Beijing · Asia/Shanghai
6 days/ 5 nightsTrip length
Up to 10 peopleGroup size

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Go beyond the view

Explore Daxiaolangou, Nanbagou and Heixionggou for streams, moss and autumn leaves. Photograph mountain scenery at Xianglu Mountain, Jiaguo Mountain and Natural Gallery, subject to foliage and weather conditions. Photograph water and fallen leaves at Shibayuetan, then explore Enyang's historic streets.

Micang Mountain streams and leaves

Explore Daxiaolangou, Nanbagou and Heixionggou for streams, moss and autumn leaves.

Xianglu Mountain and Natural Gallery

Photograph mountain scenery at Xianglu Mountain, Jiaguo Mountain and Natural Gallery, subject to foliage and weather conditions.

Shibayuetan and Enyang Old Town

Photograph water and fallen leaves at Shibayuetan, then explore Enyang's historic streets.

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A different way of seeing

Portrait of Jiawei Jiang

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.

A rhythm shaped by light

DAY 01Oct 27 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: October 27 — Guangzhou/home cities–Bazhong
Enyang Ancient Town, Bazhong (arrival-region illustration) · Destination illustration
Enyang Ancient Town, Bazhong (arrival-region illustration)

Enyang Ancient Town, Bazhong (arrival-region illustration) · Destination illustration

Fly to Bazhong Airport. After pickup, transfer to the hotel and check in, rest and acclimatize, and recharge for the autumn foliage photography ahead.

Accommodation:Bazhong; hotel to be confirmed

DAY 02Oct 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: October 28 — Bazhong–Guangwu Mountain Daba Scenic Area | Greater and Lesser Lan Gullies, Xianglu Mountain sunset and cloud sea
Autumn streams of Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration
Autumn streams of Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration)

Autumn streams of Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration

After breakfast, drive to Guangwu Mountain's Daba Scenic Area. Enter Greater and Lesser Lan Gullies to photograph mossy rocks, streams, and red leaves. Bluestone rocks carpet the valley, thickly covered in moss with colorful leaves scattered among them; winding streams make every step picturesque. In the afternoon, weather permitting, ascend Xianglu Mountain to await sunset and a sea of clouds. On the Sichuan–Shaanxi border, clouds surge among red-leaf-covered peaks in a magnificent scene.

Accommodation:Location and hotel await operator confirmation

DAY 03Oct 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: October 29 — Hidden Nanba Gully–Heixiong Gully–Golden Avenue
Red foliage and flowing water at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration
Red foliage and flowing water at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration)

Red foliage and flowing water at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration

Drive early to little-known Nanba Gully, an unspoiled place with few visitors, focusing on green moss, streams, and red leaves. Quiet scenery is ideal for unhurried photography. Lunch is delivered from the accommodation to the shooting location, avoiding return travel. Continue to Heixiong Gully, where rocks and flowing water create a new composition at every step and leaves glow vividly. Photograph Golden Avenue along the way.

Accommodation:Location and hotel await operator confirmation

DAY 04Oct 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: October 30 — Jiaguo Mountain sunrise and cloud sea–Natural Gallery–Chenjia Mountain–Shibayue Pools
Autumn forest at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration
Autumn forest at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration)

Autumn forest at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration

Rise early for Jiaguo Mountain viewpoint to await sunrise and clouds, staying until 8:30–9:00 if needed as mist shifts and clears among layered ridges for ideal photography. Walk the sightseeing path to Natural Gallery and capture forest mist, red leaves, and light. In the afternoon, drive to Shibayue Pools via Chenjia Mountain. The mountain road winds through rugged peaks, clouds spill over ridges, and red forests cover the slopes; photograph along the way.

Accommodation:Location and hotel await operator confirmation

DAY 05Oct 31 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: October 31 — Full day photographing Shibayue Pools–Enyang Ancient Town
Autumn gorge at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration
Autumn gorge at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration)

Autumn gorge at Guangwu Mountain (regional illustration) · Destination illustration

Spend the day exploring Shibayue Pools photographically. Autumn wind sends red leaves rustling down like a shower; they drift along streams and circle in eddies, creating wonderfully atmospheric water-and-foliage images. Afterward, visit Enyang Ancient Town to photograph local life and historic architecture.

Accommodation:Location and hotel await operator confirmation

DAY 06Nov 1 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 6: November 1 — Enyang Ancient Town–Bazhong–home cities
Traditional architecture in Enyang Ancient Town · Destination illustration
Traditional architecture in Enyang Ancient Town

Traditional architecture in Enyang Ancient Town · Destination illustration

Continue independent photography of Enyang's old streets and daily life in the morning. After lunch, transfer to Bazhong Enyang Airport for the return flight, ending this Guangwu Mountain autumn photography trip.

Trip staff

  • Photography leader · Jiawei Jiang
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • IncludedPhotography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
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Photography leader · Jiawei Jiang Up to 10 travelers Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their 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: October 27: CZ8209 Guangzhou–Bazhong Enyang 17:50–20:10 Return: November 1: CA8606 Bazhong Enyang–Beijing Daxing 14:45–16:45 November 1: CZ3114 Beijing Daxing–Guangzhou 21:30–00:50 [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: October 27: CZ3213 Shenzhen–Xi'an Xianyang 08:00–10:45 October 27: 9H8315 Xi'an Xianyang–Bazhong Enyang 13:10–14:30 Return: November 1: CA8606 Bazhong Enyang–Beijing Daxing 14:45–16:45 November 1: CZ3174 Beijing Daxing–Shenzhen 19:00–22:35 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

  • Micang Mountain streams and leaves
  • Xianglu Mountain and Natural Gallery
  • Shibayuetan and Enyang Old Town
Photography details

Micang Mountain streams and leaves Explore Daxiaolangou, Nanbagou and Heixionggou for streams, moss and autumn leaves. Xianglu Mountain and Natural Gallery Photograph mountain scenery at Xianglu Mountain, Jiaguo Mountain and Natural Gallery, subject to foliage and weather conditions. Shibayuetan and Enyang Old Town Photograph water and fallen leaves at Shibayuetan, then explore Enyang's historic streets. Micang Mountain streams and leaves Xianglu Mountain and Natural Gallery Shibayuetan and Enyang Old Town Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · Before departure: assist with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning; insurance and accommodation are paid separately. Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Included · During the course: themed 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

  • 5 nights
  • Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately.
  • Cost detailsBefore departure: assist with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning; insurance and accommodation are paid separately.
Accommodation details

Day 1: Bazhong; hotel to be confirmed Day 2: Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 3: Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 4: Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 5: Location and hotel await operator confirmation Hotels and final stays await operator confirmation. Day 1 · 2026-10-27 Bazhong; hotel to be confirmed Day 2 · 2026-10-28 Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 3 · 2026-10-29 Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 4 · 2026-10-30 Location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 5 · 2026-10-31 Location and hotel await operator confirmation 5 nights Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately. Cost details · Before departure: assist with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning; insurance and accommodation are paid separately. Excluded · Accommodation throughout the trip;

Meals

  • ExcludedMeals during the itinerary;

Visa

  • To be confirmed by the operator

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USD 296.75 per person

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 departure: assist with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning; insurance and accommodation are paid separately.

During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;

During the course: themed 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

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 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;

Other unspecified additional services and personal expenses.

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

What to know before you go

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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.

Shared travel expenses

Participants pay and share other travel expenses, including transport, meals, accommodation, guides, staged photography, supplies and related items. Everyone shares the instructor's expenses throughout the trip and 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.

Past dates2026-10-27 — 2026-11-01
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