THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Longji's layered rice terraces, villages and harvest work, with opportunities to explore Zhuang clothing and homes. Rice colors, harvest timing and cultural photography arrangements depend on seasonal conditions.
Longji rice terrace autumn colors
Ping'an terraces | Jinkeng Dazhai terraces Longji's harvest season combines golden rice fields, layered contours, villages and farm work. Photography of local clothing and portraits follows arranged sessions with participants' consent.
Moonlight and terrace lights
As night falls over Longji, a bright moon hangs above distant mountains. Countless warm lights dot layered terraces like a galaxy fallen to earth. Mist crosses valleys and village lights shimmer faintly. A moon in the sky, stars in the fields: autumn Longji's moonlit spectacle invites photographers into mountain romance.
Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo
Xianggong Mountain | Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains | Yulong River Hidden in Xingping, Yangshuo, Xianggong Mountain is far more than an ordinary scenic stop. It is nature's sweeping ink painting, an ideal place for photographers chasing light and scenery, where every step enters poetry and art.
Golden Dragon Parade: Irresistibly atmospheric at first sight
Photograph illuminated bamboo rafts and reflections around the Yulong River. Activity dates, sessions and photography arrangements are pending confirmation with the operator.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Weixi Lin
Has led photography trips to Iceland, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, Semporna, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Niubei Mountain in western Sichuan, Nyingchi, the Qiantang River, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Wuxi, Yongfu in Fujian, Dongying, Zhongwei, the Yuanyang rice terraces, Xianggong Mountain and Zhangjiajie.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Oct 21 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: October 21 — Home cities–Guilin–Longji Rice Terraces
Arrive at Guilin West Station, travel to Longji Rice Terraces, and attend a guidance session. Begin the autumn photography program, exploring Longji's landscapes and culture in depth.
Accommodation:Guesthouse inside the scenic area
DAY 02Oct 22 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: October 22 — Full day photographing Longji Rice Terraces
Full day photographing Longsheng Rice Terraces.
Accommodation:Guesthouse inside the scenic area
DAY 03Oct 23 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: October 23 — Longji Rice Terraces–Xianggong Mountain
Photograph sunrise at Longji in the morning and sunset at Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains in the afternoon, then travel to Xianggong Mountain.
Accommodation:guesthouse at Xianggong Mountain
DAY 04Oct 24 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: October 24 | Xianggong Mountain–Yulong River–Golden Dragon Parade
Photograph sunrise at Xianggong Mountain, then visit Yulongbao Village in Baisha Town and photograph sunset on the Yulong River in the evening. 19:30–21:30 exclusive scene: nighttime photography of the Golden Dragon Parade, an intangible cultural heritage event held every Saturday.
Accommodation:guesthouse at Yulong Bridge Pier
DAY 05Oct 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: October 25 | Yangshuo–Home
Photograph sunrise on Yangshuo’s Yulong River, then head to Xingping to photograph trains amid the mountain-and-river scenery. After lunch, transfer to Yangshuo high-speed railway station for your return journey.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Weixi Lin
- Up to 10 travelers
- IncludedDuring the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
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Photography leader · Weixi Lin Up to 10 travelers Included · Before the course, the logistics team assists with travel insurance purchases, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance is paid separately; arrangements are pending confirmation with the operator. 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 services below are the tour leader's reference travel options. They are neither mandatory for participants nor confirmed group transport arrangements. Participants may choose suitable services that fit the meeting and departure times. [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: October 21: Guangzhou South–Guilin West G3792/10:11/12:38 Return: October 25: Yangshuo–Guangzhou South D1835/14:51/17:19 [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: October 21: Shenzhen North–Guilin West G918/10:27/13:18 Return: October 25: Yangshuo–Guangzhou South D1835/14:51/17:19 October 25: Guangzhou South–Shenzhen North G6513/17:36/18:13 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Longji rice terrace autumn colors
- Moonlight and terrace lights
- Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo
Photography details
Longji rice terrace autumn colors Ping'an terraces | Jinkeng Dazhai terraces Longji's harvest season combines golden rice fields, layered contours, villages and farm work. Photography of local clothing and portraits follows arranged sessions with participants' consent. Moonlight and terrace lights As night falls over Longji, a bright moon hangs above distant mountains. Countless warm lights dot layered terraces like a galaxy fallen to earth. Mist crosses valleys and village lights shimmer faintly. A moon in the sky, stars in the fields: autumn Longji's moonlit spectacle invites photographers into mountain romance. Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain | Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains | Yulong River Hidden in Xingping, Yangshuo, Xianggong Mountain is far more than an ordinary scenic stop. It is nature's sweeping ink painting, an ideal place for photographers chasing light and scenery, where every step enters poetry and art. Golden Dragon Parade: Irresistibly atmospheric at first sight Photograph illuminated bamboo rafts and reflections around the Yulong River. Activity dates, sessions and photography arrangements are pending confirmation with the operator. Longji rice terrace autumn colors Moonlight and terrace lights Xianggong Mountain and Yangshuo Golden Dragon Parade: Irresistibly atmospheric at first sight Included · Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip. 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
- Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately.
- ExcludedAccommodation throughout the trip;
Accommodation details
Day 1：Guesthouse inside the scenic area Day 2：Guesthouse inside the scenic area Day 3：guesthouse at Xianggong Mountain Day 4：guesthouse at Yulong Bridge Pier Specific hotels and any accommodation arrangements not listed here are pending confirmation with the operator. Day 1 · 2026-10-21 Guesthouse inside the scenic area Day 2 · 2026-10-22 Guesthouse inside the scenic area Day 3 · 2026-10-23 guesthouse at Xianggong Mountain Day 4 · 2026-10-24 guesthouse at Yulong Bridge Pier 4 nights Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately. Booking assistance included · Before the course, the logistics team assists with travel insurance purchases, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance is paid separately; arrangements are pending confirmation with the operator. Excluded · Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals
- ExcludedMeals during the itinerary;
Visa
- To be confirmed by the operator
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Included
Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip.
Before the course, the logistics team assists with travel insurance purchases, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance is paid separately; arrangements are pending confirmation with the operator.
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. 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] Accommodation is arranged for 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 expenses and services
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. The displayed amount covers photography instruction, support and logistics planning for the trip. The shared travel expenses listed above are additional.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Note: the organizing team may make appropriate photography adjustments according to the circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
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.