THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph the relationship between landscapes and architecture in summer Guizhou, including valley-spanning bridges, waterfalls, peak forests, lakes and a lakeside castle. Mist, sunset colors and night lighting depend on weather and local arrangements.
Valley bridges at dawn and dusk
Giant bridges span the valleys, wrapped in morning mist and golden sunrise. At dusk, sunset outlines their structures against the gorges.
Waterfalls and peak forests
Photograph waterfalls in the quiet morning and secluded gorges, capturing cascading water alongside Guizhou’s mountain and peak-forest landscapes.
Lakeside castle at night
A lakeside castle and its lights stand against mountains and water at night, offering an atmospheric architectural subject.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Hua Sheng →
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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 01Jun 21 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiGuiyang, Heart of the Earth and Longli River Bridge
Guiyang — Heart of the Earth — Longli River Bridge
DAY 02Jun 22 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiLongli River Bridge sunrise and Huajiang Bridge
Sunrise at Longli River Bridge — sightseeing and sunset at Huajiang Bridge
DAY 03Jun 23 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHuangguoshu, Dishuitan and Jilong Castle
Sunrise at Huangguoshu Waterfall — Dishuitan Waterfall — night views of Jilong Castle, Xingyi
DAY 04Jun 24 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiWanfenglin, Wanfo Temple, Maling River and Fenglin Buyi
Wanfenglin, Xingyi — Wanfo Temple — Maling River Waterfalls — Fenglin Buyi
DAY 05Jun 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDeparture from Xingyi
Depart from Xingyi
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Hua Sheng
- Up to 10 travelers
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan;
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Photography leader · Hua Sheng Up to 10 travelers Included · Before the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan; 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
The following services are travel references, not mandatory or confirmed group arrangements. Services and meeting and departure times are pending confirmation with the operator. [Departing Shenzhen] Outbound: June 21: Shenzhen North–Longdongbao G2942/07:04/11:10 Return: June 25: Xingyi–Shenzhen Y87592/09:15/10:45 (flight) [Departing Guangzhou] Outbound: June 21: Guangzhou South–Longdongbao G2942/07:44/11:10 (high-speed rail) Return: June 25: Xingyi–Guangzhou CZ3924/12:00/13:50 (flight) Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Valley bridges at dawn and dusk
- Waterfalls and peak forests
- Lakeside castle at night
Photography details
Valley bridges at dawn and dusk Giant bridges span the valleys, wrapped in morning mist and golden sunrise. At dusk, sunset outlines their structures against the gorges. Waterfalls and peak forests Photograph waterfalls in the quiet morning and secluded gorges, capturing cascading water alongside Guizhou’s mountain and peak-forest landscapes. Lakeside castle at night A lakeside castle and its lights stand against mountains and water at night, offering an atmospheric architectural subject. Valley bridges at dawn and dusk Waterfalls and peak forests Lakeside castle at night Included · Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip. Included · Before the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan; 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
- 4 nights
- Accommodation locations and hotels are pending confirmation with the operator.
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan;
Accommodation details
4 nights Accommodation locations and hotels are pending confirmation with the operator. Included · Before the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan; 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 and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip.
Before the course: the logistics team purchases travel insurance, reserves accommodation and organizes the itinerary so that everyone understands the overall photography plan;
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;
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.
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 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 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.
