AI SupportAsk anytime · Here to help
Late Autumn in Jiangnan: November 26, join instructor Huang Wenyue in Nanjing, Suzhou and Zhenjiang to experience Jinling’s exquisite autumn colors!2026-11-26 · Linked trip

How can we help?

Ask about a trip, its price or the photographer, and continue with follow-up questions.

Enter to send · Shift+Enter for a new line

Do not enter payment, passport or health details. Conversations may be reviewed to improve service.

Late Autumn in Jiangnan: November 26, join instructor Huang Wenyue in Nanjing, Suzhou and Zhenjiang to experience Jinling’s exquisite autumn colors!
BEYOND THE FRAME / FIELD JOURNAL 01

China

Late Autumn in Jiangnan: November 26, join instructor Huang Wenyue in Nanjing, Suzhou and Zhenjiang to experience Jinling’s exquisite autumn colors!

A photographic expedition

2026-11-26 — 2026-12-02Date timezone: Beijing · Asia/Shanghai
7 days/ 6 nightsTime to create
Up to 12 photographersGroup size

Go beyond the view.

Explore Qixia Mountain, Zhimaling, Chishan Lake and Zhongshan; foliage and mist depend on conditions. Photograph Tiger Hill, the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden and Tianping Mountain. Photograph Jinshan Temple and riverside scenery before returning to Nanjing.

01

Nanjing autumn and architecture

Explore Qixia Mountain, Zhimaling, Chishan Lake and Zhongshan; foliage and mist depend on conditions.

02

Suzhou gardens

Photograph Tiger Hill, the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden and Tianping Mountain.

03

Zhenjiang riverside scenery

Photograph Jinshan Temple and riverside scenery before returning to Nanjing.

THROUGH THE LENS

The journey in pictures

Leading photographers: ALVIN Huang →

Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore

A different way of seeing.

Portrait of ALVIN Huang

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.

A rhythm shaped by light.

Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.

Daily arrangements depend on weather, transport and local conditions. Unspecified or conflicting details are to be confirmed.

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 01Nov 26 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiYour departure city–Nanjing–Qixia Mountain

Arrive in Nanjing, meet the group and depart. Afternoon golden light at Qixia Mountain: photograph red maples around ancient temples and colorful forests across the mountain. From Taixu Pavilion, capture panoramic red foliage and use a telephoto lens to frame temples with leaves. Drive to Zhimaling in Liuhe in the evening. Accommodation: hotel near Zhimaling

Accommodation:hotel near Zhimaling

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 02Nov 27 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiNanjing: Zhimaling–Chishan Lake–Qinhuai River Night Scenes

Early morning mist at Daquan Lake, Zhimaling: photograph flooded pond-cypress forests, misty reflections and painterly autumn redwood colors, with instructor guidance on reflection composition; Morning: drive to Chishan Lake Wetland Park and photograph extensive pond-cypress woods and light on the water from boat-based viewpoints; Return to central Nanjing in the afternoon to rest. Evening to night: photograph the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple’s illuminated historic buildings, boats and local life, practicing long exposures of flowing water. Accommodation: central Nanjing hotel

Accommodation:central Nanjing hotel

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 03Nov 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiNanjing: Jiming Temple–Niushou Mountain–Meiling Palace

Morning at Jiming Temple: photograph yellow temple walls, traditional cultural scenes and light on temple architecture; Afternoon at Niushou Mountain’s Usnisa Palace: grand architecture, contemplative spaces, interior and exterior light, and instruction on aerial shooting positions; Evening at Meiling Palace: the necklace-like plane-tree avenue, dusk backlighting and golden trees; capture atmospheric shafts of light. Accommodation: central Nanjing hotel

Accommodation:central Nanjing hotel

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 04Nov 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiIn-depth Zhongshan Scenic Area: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage–Linggu Temple–Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum–Yanque Lake

Enter Zhongshan Scenic Area early. At the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage, photograph plane-tree corridors and scenes with white pigeons; Linggu Temple’s plane-tree tunnel: golden avenues, red temple walls with autumn foliage and empty-tunnel viewpoints. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: the Sacred Way’s ‘most beautiful 600 meters,’ with Chinese tallow trees, ginkgoes and ancient stone animals; photograph the bald-cypress area. Yanque Lake bald cypresses: trees standing in water, reflections and panoramic viewpoints of Crescent Embankment; Return to Meiling Palace in the evening for additional photographs of its plane-tree avenue in sunset light. Accommodation: central Nanjing hotel

Accommodation:central Nanjing hotel

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 05Nov 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDrive to Suzhou: sunset at Tiger Hill’s ancient pagoda

Drive together to Suzhou after lunch. Evening sunset highlight at Tiger Hill Scenic Area: Yunyan Temple’s leaning pagoda, ancient tower and autumn woods, glowing dusk and blue hour, and reflections in water. Capture striking sunset images of Gusu’s thousand-year-old pagoda. Accommodation: central Suzhou hotel

Accommodation:central Suzhou hotel

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 06Dec 1 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHumble Administrator’s Garden–Lingering Garden–Tianping Mountain Red Leaves–Drive to Zhenjiang

Morning at two great Suzhou classical gardens: the Humble Administrator’s Garden for framed Jiangnan garden views, water and autumn trees; the Lingering Garden for rockeries, pavilions and garden light, learning Chinese garden composition; Afternoon’s main autumn highlight: Tianping Mountain, one of China’s four renowned maple-viewing sites. Photograph ancient maple woods, red-maple reflections in Baiyun Pool and foliage framed with historic buildings. Meet in the evening and drive to Zhenjiang. Accommodation: central Zhenjiang hotel

Accommodation:central Zhenjiang hotel

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 07Dec 2 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiJinshan Temple, Zhenjiang–Return to Nanjing (approximately 1.5 hours)–Home

Morning at Jinshan Temple: Cishou Pagoda and ancient riverside temple scenery associated with the Legend of the White Snake. Photograph upturned eaves, river views, pagodas and cultural landscapes. Afterwards, drive approximately 1.5 hours back to Nanjing, where the group disperses and participants return home independently. Note: The detailed itinerary may be adjusted to actual conditions for better photography. Thank you for your understanding! [Reference services] Reference services for this trip: [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: November 26 | Guangzhou–Nanjing | CZ3843 / 08:15–10:30 Return: December 2 | Nanjing–Guangzhou | MU9767 / 18:50–21:30 [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: November 26 | Shenzhen–Nanjing | CZ3559 / 08:10–10:20 Return: December 2 | Nanjing–Shenzhen | CZ3578 / 18:45–21:20 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.

Accommodation:Departure; no hotel planned

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief

Where we stay

Planned overnight arrangements; bookings, room types and unspecified details are to be confirmed. Day 1: hotel near Zhimaling Day 2: central Nanjing hotel Day 3: central Nanjing hotel Day 4: central Nanjing hotel Day 5: central Suzhou hotel Day 6: central Zhenjiang hotel Day 7: Departure; no hotel planned

Getting there

以下为参考班次,并非统一或必须搭乘的交通安排。时刻、接送与衔接待与运营方确认。 「 参考班次 」 本次行程搭乘的班次如下: 【广州往返】 去程: 11月26日 广州-南京 CZ3843/08:15-10:30 回程: 12月2日 南京-广州 MU9767/18:50-21:30 【深圳往返】 去程: 11月26日 深圳-南京 CZ3559/08:10-10:20 回程: 12月2日 南京-深圳 CZ3578/18:45-21:20 预订交通前,请通过本站确认成团及出行安排。

Know what is included.

USD 328.47 Original CNY 2,200 · Reference rates 2026-09-18 · Frankfurterperson

Platform service fee to be confirmed

Included

Photography instruction and services throughout the trip.

Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;

During the course: One-to-one on-site guidance from the instructor helps ensure successful photographs;

During the course: the seven-day, six-night itinerary includes a series of relevant post-processing workshops, combining 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.

Service fees, supplements, taxes and the final total are subject to written confirmation.

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 taken by participants on the organizing team’s previous Nanjing tours.

Shared expenses

Travel expenses are shared among participants, including meals, accommodation, vehicles, guides, staged photography and supplies. All participants contribute to the instructor's meals and accommodation whether or not they join those meals or overnight stays;

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.

USD 328.47 Waitlist · person
Interested in this journey?