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November 30: Join Zhuang Xiaowen on Niubei Mountain, one of China's finest viewpoints, for sunset colors, starry skies and seas of cloud!
BEYOND THE FRAME / FIELD JOURNAL 01

China

November 30: Join Zhuang Xiaowen on Niubei Mountain, one of China's finest viewpoints, for sunset colors, starry skies and seas of cloud!

A photographic expedition

2026-11-30 — 2026-12-03Date timezone: Beijing · Asia/Shanghai
4 days/ 3 nightsTime to create
Up to 10 photographersGroup size

Go beyond the view.

Look from east to north and west: Niba Mountain, Wawu Mountain, Mount Emei, Jiajin Mountain, Siguniang Mountain and Erlang Mountain lie ahead, Mount Gongga stands to the side, and the Dadu River Grand Canyon stretches behind. Almost all of Sichuan's famous mountains seem to shrink into delicate miniature landscapes. Niubei Mountain takes its name from a rock projecting from the summit cliff like an ox's head and a long ridge resembling an ox's back. It is known as 'China's largest viewing platform'.

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Niubei Mountain sunrise and sunset

Stay two nights on the mountain for sunrise, sunset and layered mountain landscapes, adapting to the weather.

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Cloud seas and mountain camp

Photograph changing cloud and light patterns from Niubei Mountain, with planned tent accommodation with private bathrooms. Room type and admission conditions require confirmation.

THROUGH THE LENS

The journey in pictures

Leading photographers: XAVI Zhuang →

Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore

A different way of seeing.

Portrait of XAVI Zhuang

XAVI Zhuang

Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University. Specializes in landscape, documentary, mobile and drone photography. He has provided photography lectures and training for the municipal library, the Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, the news agency of South China Normal University, the Senior Photographers Association, China Southern Power Grid, the Bao'an land bureau, UnionPay International, Standard Chartered, Ping An Bank, Bank of China, Industrial Bank, China Merchants Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Jiangsu, the coastal administration, the Capital Institute, SF Express and local community offices. Photography journeys He has led photography groups to Turkey, the Balkans, Japan, Eastern Europe, Semporna, Israel, Cuba, Iran, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Spain, Namibia, Bangladesh, Russia, Cambodia, Chiang Mai, Myanmar, Italy, Portugal and Morocco. Destinations in China include Longji, Weizhou Island, Yuanyang, Puzhehei, Bashang, Xuexiang, Beijing, Niubei Mountain, Guangwu Mountain, Huangshan, Wuyuan, Poyang Lake, Nanjing, Wuxi, Nyingchi, the Yellow River in Shaanxi, the Qiantang River, Hainan, Xiaodongjiang, Zhangjiajie, Zhongwei, Xiapu, Daocheng–Shangri-La and Ejina Banner. Selected awards and exhibitions 15th National Art Photography Competition; 2nd Shenzhen Photography Annual Exhibition; 10th PSAChina International Photography event; 2015 Toronto International TIPF Annual Excellence Award; multiple acceptances in the Austrian circuit, 2017–2019; exhibition at the 7th Dali International Photography Festival, 2018; silver award in the first Beautiful China Aerial Photography competition; second prize in the People category of the China division of the 2019 National Geographic Global Photography Contest.

A rhythm shaped by light.

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

Photography plans depend on weather and local conditions.

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 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMeet in Chengdu

Meet in Chengdu and rest or photograph independently. Airport-to-hotel transfers require confirmation. Departure for Niubei Mountain is planned for 8 am the next day. The accommodation area is around 500 m above sea level; meals are shared expenses.

Accommodation:Chengdu Jincheng Yuanshe or equivalent

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 02Dec 1 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiChengdu–Niubei Mountain

Photography: scenery along the route and sunset on Niubei Mountain Driving distance: 290 kilometers, approximately 5 hours Accommodation elevation: approximately 3666 m Meals: shared expenses, paid by participants

Accommodation:Niubei Mountain tent with private bathroom

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 03Dec 2 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiNiubei Mountain sunrise, clouds and sunset

Photography: sunrise, sunset and seas of cloud on Niubei Mountain. Driving distance: 0 kilometers Accommodation elevation: approximately 3666 m Meals: shared expenses, paid by participants

Accommodation:Niubei Mountain tent with private bathroom

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief
DAY 04Dec 3 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiNiubei Mountain–Chengdu

Photograph along the return journey to Chengdu, approximately 290 km and five hours. Confirm airport-transfer timing. Meals are shared expenses.

Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure brief

Where we stay

Planned overnight locations; confirm hotels, room types and camps with the operator. Day 1: Chengdu Jincheng Yuanshe or equivalent Day 2: Niubei Mountain tent with private bathroom Day 3: Niubei Mountain tent with private bathroom

Getting there

The following flights are references, not confirmed group bookings. Confirm departure and transfers before booking. [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: November 30, Shenzhen–Chengdu Shuangliu T2, CA4326 / 13:30 / 16:20 Return: December 03, Chengdu Shuangliu T2–Shenzhen, 3U8709 / 19:20 / 21:40 [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: November 30, Guangzhou Baiyun T1–Chengdu Shuangliu T2, CA4308 / 13:30 / 16:10 Return: December 03, Chengdu Shuangliu T2–Guangzhou Baiyun T1, CZ3418 / 19:35 / 22:15 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.

Know what is included.

USD 197.08 Original CNY 1,320 · Reference rates 2026-09-18 · Frankfurterperson

Platform service fee to be confirmed

Included

Photography instruction and services from the photography instructor throughout the trip.

Pre-trip planning and assistance with hotel and insurance arrangements; insurance premiums are shared 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;

Insurance for the trip;

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.

Clarity before departure.

Availability and registration

Register your interest in this trip. Departure confirmation, availability, the final total and booking conditions require confirmation 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 oil amount 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 expense, 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.

Shared travel expenses

Travel expenses, including meals, accommodation, vehicles, guides, staged photography and supplies, are shared by participants. The instructor’s travel expenses are shared even when a participant skips meals or accommodation. Photography instruction and organization are charged separately; confirm the amount.

Mountain admission conditions

Age requirements, health documentation and mountain admission arrangements require confirmation with the operator and scenic area.

Fitness, equipment and conditions

Equipment and fitness requirements will be provided by the operator.

USD 197.08 Waitlist · person
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