THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph Wuyuan and southern Anhui's red maples, white walls, dark roofs and bald cypresses reflected in water. Dexing Copper Mine adds open-pit and tailings-lake landscapes. At Wangxian Valley, confirm access, lighting and photography arrangements for cliffside buildings and night scenes before departure.
Photographic subjects include Shicheng morning mist and Huizhou villages, Southern Anhui’s water cypress forest, Shitan cloudscapes, the landscape of Dexing Copper Mine and Wangxian Valley at night. Huangling is not listed in this departure's day-by-day itinerary; please confirm whether it will be included when enquiring.
Wuyuan Shicheng
Red maples shrouded in mist, a dreamlike Huizhou ink wash painting. Early morning fog wraps around the valley villages, with white walls, black tiles, and proud red maples shining together.
Water Cypress Forest
A forest of red cypresses reflects in the emerald water. Thousands of bald cypresses root in the clear lake, creating a colorful scene known as the "Kanas of Southern Anhui."
Dexing Copper Mine
An industrial landscape carved into the earth. Dexing Copper Mine's open-pit excavation and tailings lakes offer a striking earthscape.
Wangxian Valley, Shangrao
Wangxian Valley's cliffside buildings and valley setting can be considered for night photography; site access, lighting and shooting conditions require confirmation before departure.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Jiawei Jiang
Photography instructor at the organizing team Agency; 500px contracted photographer at Visual China Group; contracted photographer at Tuchong; certified senior landscape photographer at Tuchong; contracted contributor at raw.cn (under 8KRAW); National Geographic certified photographer; contracted contributor at VJshi. Specializes in landscape photography and drone aerial photography, having traveled alone to over 200 cities and regions in China for creative work.
Photography enthusiasts, particularly those interested in landscape, documentary and aerial photography.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
Meeting point:Wuyuan
DAY 01Nov 24 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDepart for Wuyuan
Take high-speed rail from various locations to Wuyuan, transfer to a vehicle to reach Shicheng, check in and stay together, aerial shoot [Shicheng], stay at Shicheng scenic area.
Locations:Wuyuan / Shicheng
Photo subjects:Shicheng
Accommodation:Shicheng Scenic Area
Transport:High-speed rail, transfer vehicle
DAY 02Nov 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiShicheng Morning Shoot and Yaoli Ancient Village
Wake up early and head to [Shicheng] to mainly aerial shoot the ancient residences with pink walls, black tiles, and upturned eaves appearing and disappearing in the smoke and mist, complementing the proud red maples. After breakfast, take a vehicle to [Yaoli Scenic Area] to aerial shoot the ancient village. Rest after lunch, then head to Wuyuan [Ecological Organic Tea Garden] in the afternoon to aerial shoot the sunset over the thousand-acre tea garden, etc., stay in Wuyuan.
Locations:Shicheng / Yaoli Scenic Area / Wuyuan
Photo subjects:Shicheng Morning Mist / Yaoli Ancient Village / Ecological Organic Tea Garden
Accommodation:Wuyuan
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Transport:Vehicle
DAY 03Nov 26 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDuichong Red Maples and Cypress Forest
Wake up early and head to [Duichong], the last virgin land for red maple photography in Wuyuan, mainly shooting red maples, cooking smoke, and the swirling morning mist. Breakfast at Youshan. [Youshan Village of a Thousand Smokes] shoot the largest original ecological ancient village in Wuyuan, with small bridges, flowing water, and homes. After lunch, shoot the [Cypress Forest Scenic Area] sunset along the Southern Anhui Sichuan-Tibet Line, stay at Cypress Forest Scenic Area.
Locations:Duichong / Youshan / Cypress Forest Scenic Area
Photo subjects:Duichong Red Maples / Youshan Ancient Village / Cypress Forest Sunset
Accommodation:Cypress Forest Scenic Area
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 04Nov 27 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiCypress Forest Dawn and Shitan
Wake up early to aerial shoot [Cypress Forest Scenic Area Dawn], head to Shangfeng Township on Huaguo Mountain after breakfast, end the day and check in at Shitan Scenic Area.
Locations:Cypress Forest Scenic Area / Shangfeng Township, Huaguo Mountain / Shitan Scenic Area
Photo subjects:Cypress Forest Dawn
Accommodation:Shitan Scenic Area
Meals:Breakfast
DAY 05Nov 28 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiShitan Sunrise and Dexing Copper Mine
Wake up early to aerial shoot [Shitan] sunrise, sea of clouds, natural scenery, etc., then check out together. Take a vehicle to the open-pit Dexing Copper Mine. Aerial shoot the [Tailings Lake], which looks like a palette knocked over by nature, colorful and brilliant. Then take a vehicle to Wangxian Valley to shoot the night view, stay at a B&B in Wangxian Valley scenic area.
Locations:Shitan / Dexing Copper Mine / Wangxian Valley
Photo subjects:Shitan Sunrise / Dexing Copper Mine Tailings Lake / Wangxian Valley Night View
Accommodation:Wangxian Valley Scenic Area B&B
Transport:Vehicle
DAY 06Nov 29 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiWangxian Valley Dawn and Return
Wake up early to individually aerial shoot [Wangxian Valley Dawn]. Have breakfast after shooting ends, then check out together. Take a vehicle to Shangrao High-speed Railway Station, end the pleasant trip, and return to the warm harbour.
Locations:Wangxian Valley / Shangrao High-speed Railway Station
Photo subjects:Wangxian Valley Dawn
Meals:Breakfast
Transport:Vehicle, High-speed rail
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Jiawei Jiang
- Up to 10 travelers
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip transportation expenses from various locations to the destination
- ExcludedLocal vehicle expenses for the entire trip
Travel details and reference schedules
You arrange your own travel to and from the destination; we may assist with booking. Participants share local vehicle charges. Any transport schedules shown are for reference only. Please confirm final transport arrangements and meeting times with us before booking. Day 1 · 2026-11-24 High-speed rail, transfer vehicle Day 2 · 2026-11-25 Vehicle Day 5 · 2026-11-28 Vehicle Day 6 · 2026-11-29 Vehicle, High-speed rail
Photography
- Wuyuan Shicheng
- Water Cypress Forest
- Dexing Copper Mine
Photography details
Photographic subjects include Shicheng morning mist and Huizhou villages, Southern Anhui’s water cypress forest, Shitan cloudscapes, the landscape of Dexing Copper Mine and Wangxian Valley at night. Huangling is not listed in this departure's day-by-day itinerary; please confirm whether it will be included when enquiring. Wuyuan Shicheng Red maples shrouded in mist, a dreamlike Huizhou ink wash painting. Early morning fog wraps around the valley villages, with white walls, black tiles, and proud red maples shining together. Water Cypress Forest A forest of red cypresses reflects in the emerald water. Thousands of bald cypresses root in the clear lake, creating a colorful scene known as the "Kanas of Southern Anhui." Dexing Copper Mine An industrial landscape carved into the earth. Dexing Copper Mine's open-pit excavation and tailings lakes offer a striking earthscape. Wangxian Valley, Shangrao Wangxian Valley's cliffside buildings and valley setting can be considered for night photography; site access, lighting and shooting conditions require confirmation before departure. Day 1 · 2026-11-24 Shicheng Day 2 · 2026-11-25 Shicheng Morning Mist / Yaoli Ancient Village / Ecological Organic Tea Garden Day 3 · 2026-11-26 Duichong Red Maples / Youshan Ancient Village / Cypress Forest Sunset Day 4 · 2026-11-27 Cypress Forest Dawn Day 5 · 2026-11-28 Shitan Sunrise / Dexing Copper Mine Tailings Lake / Wangxian Valley Night View Day 6 · 2026-11-29 Wangxian Valley Dawn Wuyuan Shicheng Water Cypress Forest Dexing Copper Mine Wangxian Valley, Shangrao Included · Photography guidance and service from the photography instructor throughout the trip
Accommodation
- 5 nights
- ExcludedAccommodation expenses for the entire trip
Accommodation details
Day 1: Shicheng Scenic Area Day 2: Wuyuan Day 3: Cypress Forest Scenic Area Day 4: Shitan Scenic Area Day 5: Wangxian Valley Scenic Area B&B Hotels and final stays await operator confirmation. Day 1 · 2026-11-24 Shicheng Scenic Area Day 2 · 2026-11-25 Wuyuan Day 3 · 2026-11-26 Cypress Forest Scenic Area Day 4 · 2026-11-27 Shitan Scenic Area Day 5 · 2026-11-28 Wangxian Valley Scenic Area B&B
Meals
- ExcludedMeal expenses within the itinerary
Meal details
Day 2 · 2026-11-25 Breakfast, Lunch Day 3 · 2026-11-26 Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 · 2026-11-27 Breakfast Day 6 · 2026-11-29 Breakfast
Visa
- To be confirmed by the operator
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Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Photography guidance and service from the photography instructor throughout the trip
Not included
Round-trip transportation expenses from various locations to the destination
Local vehicle expenses for the entire trip
Accommodation expenses for the entire trip
Meal expenses within the itinerary
Insurance expenses for the entire trip
Ticket expenses for attractions listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Attractions or items added separately outside the itinerary
Other unlisted extra service fees 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
Trip guidelines
Before any airline tickets are issued on your behalf, check the airline's change and refund conditions. Please stay with the group during photography activities, except during free time. Events beyond our control may require changes to the itinerary.
Shared travel expenses
Participants pay and share travel expenses separately, including transport, meals, accommodation, guides, staged photography and supplies. 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 total covers photography instruction, support and logistics planning. It does not include these shared expenses.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Photography may change with weather. Whether Huangling is included, site access and aerial activities await operator confirmation. Transport services are for reference.
The itinerary time zone is not yet confirmed. Please verify any dates and times without a stated time zone before departure.