01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view.
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. 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." An industrial epic carved into the earth. As Asia's largest open-pit copper mine, its colorful tailings lakes offer a rare earthscape. An ancient village hidden in cliffs, lights falling to the human world. The night view is brilliant with lights, while the day is quiet and serene, making it the top shooting spot for high-quality night photos.
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. The article also features Huangling autumn-drying photographs, but Huangling is absent from the daily itinerary; confirm its inclusion with the organizer.
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 epic carved into the earth. As Asia's largest open-pit copper mine, its colorful tailings lakes offer a rare earthscape.
Wangxian Valley, Shangrao
An ancient village hidden in cliffs, lights falling to the human world. The night view is brilliant with lights, while the day is quiet and serene, making it the top shooting spot for high-quality night photos.
The journey in pictures
Leading photographers: Jiawei Jiang →
Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore
02 / IN GOOD COMPANY
A different way of seeing.
Leading photographers
Jiawei Jiang · View photographer profile →
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, especially those interested in landscape, humanities, and aerial photography.
03 / THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light.
Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.
Photography may change with weather. Whether Huangling is included, site access and aerial activities await operator confirmation. Transport services are for reference.
Meeting point:Wuyuan
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.Times currently use Beijing time; the trip timezone is pending confirmation with the operator.
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
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 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
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 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
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 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
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 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 largest open-pit copper mine in Asia and one of the world's important copper mines. 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
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 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 harbor.
Locations:Wangxian Valley / Shangrao High-speed Railway Station
Photo subjects:Wangxian Valley Dawn
Meals:Breakfast
Transport:Vehicle, High-speed rail
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefWhere we stay
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.
Getting there
各地往返目的地交通自理（可由组织团队代买）。全程当地用车费AA自理。 以上班次仅供参考，不代表已确认的团队安排；最终班次和集合时间待与运营方确认。
04 / A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included.
Platform service fee to be confirmed
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
Service fees, supplements, taxes and the final total are subject to written confirmation.
05 / BEFORE YOU GO
Clarity before departure.
Cancellation and Modification Policy
If canceled more than 7 days before departure, neither party bears liability for breach of contract provided no actual expenses have been incurred. If cancellation is proposed after this period, the party proposing the cancellation bears the liability. [the organizing team Travel Breach]: If the group fails to form and notice is given within 7 days before departure: Full refund plus a penalty (10% for 7-4 days; 15% for 3-1 days; 20% on the day). [Participant Breach]: Cancellation 7-4 days before departure: Pay 50% of the total tour fee; Cancellation 3-1 days before departure: Pay 60%; Cancellation on the day of departure: Pay 80%. If this is insufficient to cover actual losses, compensation is based on actual losses, not exceeding the total amount.
Event Guidelines
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit. Once tickets are issued by the agent, they cannot be endorsed, changed, or refunded. Unauthorized leaving of the group during team shooting is not allowed (except for free time); leaving mid-trip is considered a breach of contract, and fees for unattended itinerary parts are non-refundable. If force majeure prevents the agreed itinerary, increased or decreased expenses will be settled based on actual occurrence.
Shared travel expenses
Travel expenses such as transport, meals, accommodation, guides, staged photography and supplies are paid separately and shared. Participants share the instructor's expenses throughout the trip, including the instructor's meals and accommodation even when a participant does not join a meal or stay. The displayed total covers instruction, services and logistics planning, excluding these shared expenses.
Fitness, equipment and conditions
Equipment and fitness requirements will be provided by the operator.