THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Poyang Lake's shallow water, mudflats and grassland provide winter habitat for migratory birds. Look for Siberian cranes, Oriental storks, swan geese and other waterbirds. Species, numbers, behavior and available viewpoints depend on water levels, season and local conditions.
About the route
Poyang Lake winter bird photography Siberian crane | Oriental stork | Swan goose In northern Jiangxi, Poyang Lake collects water from the Gan, Fu, Xin, Rao and Xiu rivers before flowing into the Yangtze. Low water exposes shallows, mudflats and grassland used by wintering birds. It is an important wintering site for Siberian cranes. Species, numbers and available viewpoints vary with water levels and season.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Owen Ou
Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University in 2009. Specializes in landscapes, property environments and commercial portraiture. He has worked with the Shenzhen procuratorate, land bureau, Shenzhen Library, cultural centers, China Merchants Bank, Standard Chartered, Agricultural Bank of China, China Telecom, China Mobile, Guosen Securities, Topway Video, and BMW and Porsche owners' clubs. Photography journeys He regularly leads organizations and photography schools on trips to the Balkans, Iceland, Germany, Greenland, Cuba, South Korea, Canada, Kenya, Laos, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Japan, Chiang Mai, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Semporna and New Zealand. Chinese destinations include Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards Outstanding Work award at the 2009 Pingyao International Photography Festival; silver in the art category of the 2014 Guangdong provincial exhibition; gold in the monochrome category of the 2014 Al-Thani International Photography Competition; Zeyida Photography Club's 2022 Outstanding Instructor award and a 2023 instructor appointment issued in 2022; Fujifilm's 2022–23 Club Gardener Award, received in 2023.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Dec 27 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: December 27 — Arrive and meet in Nanchang
Private transfer to the designated hotel. After lunch, head to Poyang Lake to photograph the spectacular sight of flocks of Siberian cranes dancing against the sunset.
DAY 02Dec 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: December 28 — Full day at Poyang Lake
Visit a photography location at Poyang Lake, an excellent place to watch and photograph Siberian cranes. Witness spectacular dancing flocks and capture cranes taking off, landing, feeding, preening, and displaying other behaviors.
DAY 03Dec 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: December 29 — Full day of bird photography around Poyang Lake
Visit birdwatching sites at Poyang Lake, where you can photograph rare birds such as Siberian cranes and Oriental storks resting and feeding along the lakeshore at close range.
DAY 04Dec 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: December 30 — Full day of bird photography around Poyang Lake
Visit the Poyang Lake wetlands and migratory-bird photography sites for shooting.
DAY 05Dec 31 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: December 31 — Nanchang–Various destinations
After lunch, pack your luggage and take the transfer vehicle to the high-speed railway station to return to your departure point, concluding an enjoyable bird photography journey.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Owen Ou
- Up to 10 travelers
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
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Photography leader · Owen Ou Up to 10 travelers Included · Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan; Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Excluded · Travel costs 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;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
- ExcludedLocal vehicle charges throughout the trip are paid separately;
Travel details and reference schedules
Excluded · Round-trip transport between your departure city and the destination; Excluded · Local vehicle charges throughout the trip are paid separately; Excluded · Travel costs 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
- IncludedPhotography instruction and services throughout the trip.
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
- IncludedDuring the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
Photography details
About the route Poyang Lake winter bird photography Siberian crane | Oriental stork | Swan goose In northern Jiangxi, Poyang Lake collects water from the Gan, Fu, Xin, Rao and Xiu rivers before flowing into the Yangtze. Low water exposes shallows, mudflats and grassland used by wintering birds. It is an important wintering site for Siberian cranes. Species, numbers and available viewpoints vary with water levels and season. Included · Photography instruction and services throughout the trip. Included · Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan; Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Included · During the course: a series of themed post-processing 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. Excluded · Travel costs 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;
Accommodation
- 4 nights
- Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately.
- Booking assistance includedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
Accommodation details
4 nights Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately. Booking assistance included · Before the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan; Excluded · Accommodation throughout the trip; Excluded · Travel costs 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;
Meals
- ExcludedMeals during the itinerary;
Meal details
Excluded · Meals during the itinerary; Excluded · Travel costs 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;
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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: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
During the course: a series of themed post-processing 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 charges throughout the trip are paid separately;
Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals during the itinerary;
Insurance for the entire journey;
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Personal expenses;
Attractions or activities added outside the itinerary.
Travel costs 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;
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] The 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. The images above were taken by groups on the operator's previous Poyang Lake tours.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
[Transport information] Reference services for this trip: [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: December 27: Shenzhen North–Nanchang West G2798/08:01/11:58 Return: December 31: Nanchang West–Shenzhen North G849/11:20/14:51 [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: December 27: Guangzhou East–Nanchang West G3062/07:30/11:48 Return: December 31: Nanchang West–Guangzhou South G817/11:07/14:39 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
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.