01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view.
Photograph sunset and blue-hour city views from Hung Hom, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak. Explore Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Kennedy Town for trams, architecture and street life. Photograph Macau’s old town, waterfronts, bridges and Cotai architecture; aerial locations and permissions are to be confirmed.
Victoria Harbour and city light
Photograph sunset and blue-hour city views from Hung Hom, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
Hong Kong streets
Explore Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Kennedy Town for trams, architecture and street life.
Macau Peninsula and Cotai
Photograph Macau’s old town, waterfronts, bridges and Cotai architecture; aerial locations and permissions are to be confirmed.
The journey in pictures
Leading photographers: ALVIN Huang →
Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore
02 / IN GOOD COMPANY
A different way of seeing.
Leading photographers
ALVIN Huang · View photographer profile →
ALVIN Huang
Specializes in documentary, portrait and landscape photography. He has explored dozens of intangible cultural heritage subjects and travelled 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.
03 / THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light.
Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.
Note: the organizing team may make appropriate photography adjustments according to the circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
Itinerary dates and text times without their own zone use: Beijing · Asia/Shanghai。Exact times use your selected timezone; dates alone and descriptions such as “morning” are not converted.
DAY 01Oct 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiShanghai/Guangzhou–Hong Kong
Arrive in Hong Kong, meet the group and check in. Photograph Hung Hom and Victoria Harbour toward evening, then Causeway Bay and tram scenes. Drone procedures, locations and times are to be confirmed. Hong Kong hotel-night information differs from the transfer plan and requires confirmation.
Accommodation:Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 02Oct 31 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHong Kong
Breakfast at 07:00, then meet to board the boat to Jiangshan Wanli Tu. The sailing schedule is tight, so meet at 07:50. Return at 17:00 after photography. Dinner near the hotel at 19:00.
Accommodation:Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 03Nov 1 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHong Kong
Meet at 09:00 to photograph Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei harbor. Have lunch near the hotel and rest for two hours. In the afternoon, ascend Victoria Peak for sunset and blue hour. Descend to the Court of Final Appeal to photograph the popular S-bend tram scene. ⚠️ Drone flying is prohibited here; use ground-level/handheld photography only. Return to the hotel after dinner.
Accommodation:Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 04Nov 2 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHong Kong–Macau
Meet at 09:00, leave luggage at the hotel and visit Kennedy Town. The instructor will assess aerial photography on site; use ground photography if risk is high. Travel to Macau by cross-border bus over the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge or ferry from Central, then have lunch in Macau. After an afternoon rest, begin photographing the Macau Peninsula before blue hour: the old and new Lisboa, Treasure Island, MGM, Wynn and Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge at night. Dine at Kwok Wing Café, then photograph old Macau on Rua Nova à Guia. Accommodation: Macau Peninsula
Accommodation:Macau Peninsula; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 05Nov 3 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMacau
Meet at 09:00 on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. Photograph the Kun Iam statue, Macau Science Center, Friendship Bridge and Macau Bridge, then visit the Ruins of St. Paul’s. ⚠️ No drone flying; ground photography and strolling only. Lunch is Macau shark-fin rice. Afterwards, visit the casino’s Tree of Prosperity and return to the hotel for an afternoon rest; Depart at 16:00 for Cotai photography at The Parisian, The Venetian, The Londoner and Studio City. A private transfer follows the shoot, with dinner on Rua do Cunha. Accommodation: Macau Peninsula
Accommodation:Macau Peninsula; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 06Nov 4 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMacau–Guangzhou/Shanghai
Meet at 09:00 to photograph Lotus Bridge, Hengqin Port and Galaxy Hotel. Afterwards, visit Wynn Palace for the phoenix performance; The group officially disperses at 15:30. Return via Gongbei Port, Hengqin Port or Macau Airport.
Accommodation:Departure; no hotel planned
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefWhere we stay
Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed Day 2: Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed Day 3: Hong Kong; hotel and nights to be confirmed Day 4: Macau Peninsula; hotel to be confirmed Day 5: Macau Peninsula; hotel to be confirmed Day 6: Departure; no hotel planned
Getting there
To be confirmed by the operator
04 / A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included.
Platform service fee to be confirmed
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 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;
Other unspecified additional services and personal expenses.
Service fees, supplements, taxes and the final total are subject to written confirmation.
05 / BEFORE YOU GO
Clarity before departure.
Availability and registration
Register your interest in this trip. Group operation, availability, total payment and booking terms are to be confirmed with the operator.
Cancellation and breach provisions
Participants and the organizing team may give written notice before departure to terminate the trip agreement. If notice is given more than 7 days before departure, calculated as the difference in calendar days between departure and receipt of the termination notice, neither party is liable for breach provided no actual expenses have been incurred, such as flight or high-speed rail tickets booked with both parties' knowledge. For later termination, the party terminating the agreement bears liability for breach. [Liability of the organizing team] If we notify participants within 7 days of departure that the group cannot operate, we will refund all fees and pay compensation. For notice given 7 to 4 days before departure, including day 7, compensation is 10% of the total trip fee; for 3 to 1 days before departure, 15%; and on the departure date, 20%. [Participant liability] Participants cancelling within 7 to 4 days before departure, including day 7, must pay us a business-loss charge under the following schedule: 50% of the total trip fee for cancellation 7 to 4 days before departure; 60% for 3 to 1 days before departure; and 80% on the departure date. If these percentages do not cover our actual losses, the participant must compensate the actual losses, up to the total trip fee.
Trip information
[Registration] Registration for this trip is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit. [Transport] 1. Flights booked by the organizing team are economy-class group tickets. Once issued, they cannot be endorsed to another carrier or refunded. 2. Actual flight, driving and boat travel times on the day apply. 3. Airlines and flight schedules above are for reference only. Changes to flight times may require minor itinerary adjustments; the departure notice takes precedence. [Accommodation] The amount is based on 2 people sharing 1 room. We will try to pair solo participants with another participant of the same gender. Participants who do not wish to share, or cannot be matched, must pay the single supplement for a room of their own. [Group meals] We try to choose meals suited to Chinese tastes and ensure that every guest receives an adequate portion. [Photography] 1. Photography activities follow the itinerary. In exceptional circumstances, time spent photographing each location will depend on the actual conditions that day. 2. Please read this itinerary carefully and choose a photography trip suited to your circumstances. If you give up part of the itinerary for personal reasons, including health, or request to forgo accommodation or transport, this is considered voluntary withdrawal. expenses already incurred are non-refundable. You are responsible for your personal safety while not participating in the itinerary. 3. Participants may not leave the group without permission during group photography activities, except during free time. Leaving partway through the trip is considered a breach by the participant. Unused photography activities, meals, accommodation and vehicle services are non-refundable, and the organizing team is not responsible for accidents occurring while the participant is away from the group. 4. If force majeure events such as typhoons or blizzards prevent travel according to the agreed itinerary, additional or reduced expenses following changes will be settled according to the travel agency's actual group operating expenses. [amount adjustments] the organizing team reserves the right to adjust amount if major fluctuations in international fuel markets cause substantial increases in fuel surcharges. If the increase is within what we can absorb, the trip fee will not be adjusted. [Departure notice] 1. The departure notice will be sent no later than 1 day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed earlier, we will notify you as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the departure notice, the departure notice takes precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from organizing or arranging optional activities at additional expenses, guests wishing to join such activities should contact the service provider themselves for information, amount and participation. If language difficulties lead you to ask a guide or tour leader for additional assistance, any paid or unpaid help is provided solely in that person's individual capacity, not on behalf of the organizing team or the local receiving agency. the organizing team has no involvement in the expenses, transaction amount or service standards of free-time activities; guests bear the outcomes themselves. Images above were supplied by the local instructor; they will be removed upon notice of infringement
Shared expenses
Other travel expenses are shared and paid by participants, including vehicles, meals, accommodation, guides, staged photography, supplies and related expenses. The instructor's expenses throughout the trip are shared by all participants. Participants must contribute to the instructor's meals and accommodation even if they themselves do not join a meal or stay overnight;
Photography services and shared expenses
Photography guidance, support and planning are accounted for separately from shared travel expenses; payment arrangements are to be confirmed.
Fitness, equipment and conditions
Equipment and fitness requirements will be provided by the operator.
