THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph autumn scenery and portraits in Suzhou; specific locations depend on seasonal conditions. Explore Nanxun, Moganshan and Yucun, photographing historic streets, architecture and mountain life. Photograph courtyard portraits at China Courtyard and finish with scenery and portraits around West Lake.
Suzhou in autumn
Photograph autumn scenery and portraits in Suzhou; specific locations depend on seasonal conditions.
Nanxun and Moganshan
Explore Nanxun, Moganshan and Yucun, photographing historic streets, architecture and mountain life.
Hangzhou courtyards and West Lake
Photograph courtyard portraits at China Courtyard and finish with scenery and portraits around West Lake.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Limei Li
Specializes in children's portraits, portrait photography and mobile photography. She has worked in professional photography travel and portraiture since 2012. She regularly provides mobile photography training for the municipal and Pingshan procuratorates, Agricultural Bank of China, rural commercial banks, the water group, China Southern Power Grid, the municipal planning and land commission, the ocean administration, Jiuzhou Construction, Marriott's fitness club, the BMW owners' club and other organizations. Photography journeys She has led groups to the Balkans, Russia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, Chiang Mai, Turkey, Semporna, Singapore, Iran, Israel, Italy, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Vietnam, as well as Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards and exhibitions Excellence awards in the Hantu Imaging China WeChat competition, Charming China National Photography Exhibition, Toronto International TIPF documentary category and Sirui Mobile Photography Competition; gold in the documentary category of the Shenhong Photography Competition; work exhibited at the Dali and Vancouver international photography exhibitions.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Nov 30 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiWuxi arrival–Suzhou
Pickup at Wuxi Airport and transfer to the hotel (35 minutes, 35 km). Photograph maple-leaf portraits in Suzhou in the afternoon.
Accommodation:Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 02Dec 1 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiAutumn photography in Suzhou
Spend the day photographing autumn scenery and portraits in Suzhou. Locations and timing are to be confirmed with the operator.
Accommodation:Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 03Dec 2 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiSuzhou–Nanxun–Moganshan
Check out after breakfast and depart. Reach Nanxun Ancient Town for lunch, explore and photograph for 2 hours, then continue to Moganshan and check into the hotel.
Accommodation:Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 04Dec 3 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMoganshan and Yucun
Full-day photography in Moganshan. Visit the artistic haven of Yucun, stroll streets with Republican-era character, and browse interesting shops such as Yeyouji, Shan+ Life, and The Story of Moganshan. Create playful photographs with the gray-brick, black-tile buildings. Yucun's iconic clock tower and circling white pigeons are its visual signatures. Watch pigeons fly low over the square and interact with visitors, capturing peaceful scenes with a little-Switzerland feel.
Accommodation:Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed
DAY 05Dec 4 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiMoganshan–Hangzhou
Check out after breakfast and leave for China Courtyard in Hangzhou. After checking in that afternoon, photograph portraits in the courtyard.
Accommodation:China Courtyard, Hangzhou; booking to be confirmed
DAY 06Dec 5 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiWest Lake–departure
Photograph portraits at West Lake in the morning, then take the return flight after lunch.
Accommodation:Departure; no overnight stay planned
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Limei Li
- Up to 5 travelers
- IncludedAccompanying photography, editing, support and trip planning.
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Photography leader · Limei Li Up to 5 travelers Included · Accompanying photography, editing, support and trip planning. Included · Before departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
- ExcludedChartered vehicle expenses within the itinerary;
Travel details and reference schedules
These are reference services for the instructor, not mandatory flights for participants. Confirm group operation, schedules and connections before booking. November 30: Shenzhen–Wuxi ZH9801, 09:05–11:25. December 5: Hangzhou–Shenzhen MU9835, 16:10–18:25.
Photography
- Suzhou in autumn
- Nanxun and Moganshan
- Hangzhou courtyards and West Lake
Photography details
Suzhou in autumn Photograph autumn scenery and portraits in Suzhou; specific locations depend on seasonal conditions. Nanxun and Moganshan Explore Nanxun, Moganshan and Yucun, photographing historic streets, architecture and mountain life. Hangzhou courtyards and West Lake Photograph courtyard portraits at China Courtyard and finish with scenery and portraits around West Lake. Suzhou in autumn Nanxun and Moganshan Hangzhou courtyards and West Lake Included · Accompanying photography, editing, support and trip planning. Included · Before departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey; Included · During the trip: An accompanying travel photographer photographs you on location, records the beautiful scenery, and captures your memorable travel portraits!
Accommodation
- 5 nights
- Planned overnight arrangements; properties, room types and bookings are subject to confirmation.
- IncludedBefore departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey;
Accommodation details
Planned overnight arrangements; properties, room types and bookings are subject to confirmation. Day 1: Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed Day 2: Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed Day 3: Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed Day 4: Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed Day 5: China Courtyard, Hangzhou; booking to be confirmed Day 6: Departure; no overnight stay planned Day 1 · 2026-11-30 Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed Day 2 · 2026-12-01 Suzhou; hotel to be confirmed Day 3 · 2026-12-02 Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed Day 4 · 2026-12-03 Moganshan; hotel to be confirmed Day 5 · 2026-12-04 China Courtyard, Hangzhou; booking to be confirmed Day 6 · 2026-12-05 Departure; no overnight stay planned 5 nights Planned overnight arrangements; properties, room types and bookings are subject to confirmation. Included · Before departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey; Excluded · Accommodation throughout in twin rooms. Anyone requesting single occupancy throughout must pay an additional supplement;
Meals
- ExcludedMeals within the itinerary;
Visa
- To be confirmed by the operator
A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included
Public prices may change. Checkout quotes expire at a stated time; your confirmed order records its price and payment deadlines.
Included
Accompanying photography, editing, support and trip planning.
Before departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey;
During the trip: An accompanying travel photographer photographs you on location, records the beautiful scenery, and captures your memorable travel portraits!
Complimentary travel accident insurance; coverage and insured limits are to be confirmed.
Not included
Round-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
Meals within the itinerary;
Chartered vehicle expenses within the itinerary;
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation throughout in twin rooms. Anyone requesting single occupancy throughout must pay an additional supplement;
Other additional service fees not listed;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, or airline delays or cancellations, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including extended accommodation abroad, meals, transport, or national airfare adjustments, may be charged based on the actual additional expenditure incurred. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimise participants' losses;
Invoice taxes are excluded; any additional payment for an invoice is to be confirmed.
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 photographs above were taken by the photography instructors.
Shared expenses and booking
Participants share travel expenses, including transport, meals, accommodation, guides, arranged photography, supplies and the instructor's expenses. Everyone must contribute to the instructor's meals and accommodation, even if they skip a meal or overnight stay themselves. Photography, editing, support and planning are charged separately.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
Daily arrangements may change with weather, transport and local conditions. Unspecified arrangements are to be confirmed with the operator.
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.
