THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Xianggong Mountain overlooks the Li River and layers of surrounding peaks. Explore river curves, mountain contours and changing light. Sunrise colors and cloud depend on the weather; confirm aerial activities against permissions and local arrangements.
Xianggong Mountain sunrise and clouds
Xianggong Mountain in Xingping, Yangshuo, offers views over the Li River and its surrounding peaks. From the summit, the river curves through successive layers of hills, often softened by mist. Sunrise, sunset and shifting cloud bring different compositions to the landscape.
Huixian wetlands
Huixian Wetland offers waterways, aquatic plants and birds. Explore patterns in water and vegetation from the shore or an arranged boat trip.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Hua Sheng →
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Hua Sheng
Specializes in portrait, landscape and documentary photography, as well as drone aerial photography. He has worked in photography education and travel photography for more than ten years, collaborating with tourism authorities in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet, Malaysia and Thailand on in-depth destination projects. He has also produced official self-drive travel imagery for BMW, Ford, Roewe and Chery. His photography training clients include Shenzhen Library, Standard Chartered, China Merchants Bank, Bank of China, China Mobile, Guosen Securities and Shenzhen Airlines. Photography journeys He has repeatedly led portrait and landscape photography groups to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and to Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Zhejiang.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Apr 12 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiGuilin to Xianggong Mountain: aerial photography training
Take high-speed rail from Shenzhen to Guilin. A bus picks up guests at midday and transfers them to Xianggong Mountain for check-in. Rest after lunch. The aerial photography camp begins in the afternoon, with sunset aerial photography at the hotel. Overnight at Xianggong Mountain.
Accommodation:Xianggong Mountain; hotel pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 02Apr 13 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiXianggong Mountain sunrise and Wulongquan sunset
Photograph sunrise at the hotel, attend class after breakfast, and rest at midday. Photograph sunset at Wulong Spring in the afternoon. Overnight at Xianggong Mountain.
Accommodation:Xianggong Mountain; hotel pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 03Apr 14 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiZhuangyuan Bridge and Huixian Wetlands
After sunrise photography and breakfast, check out and travel to Zhuangyuan Bridge for photography. Photograph sunset at Huixian Wetland Park and stay overnight in Huixian.
Accommodation:Huixian; hotel pending confirmation with the operator.
DAY 04Apr 15 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiHuixian Glass Fields sunrise and departure
Photograph sunrise over Huixian's mirrorlike fields, attend class, check out, and transfer to the high-speed railway station.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Hua Sheng
- 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;
View trip staffing details
Photography leader · Hua Sheng 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 · Local guide fees;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip high-speed rail transport charges from participants' departure points;
- ExcludedAir-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
Travel details and reference schedules
The following services are reference options, not mandatory or confirmed group transport. Confirm meeting and departure times before booking. [Round trip from Shenzhen] Outbound: April 12: Shenzhen North–Guilin North G2902/08:05/11:11 Return: April 15: Guilin West–Shenzhen North G407/13:46/16:30 [Round trip from Guangzhou] Outbound: April 12: Guangzhou South–Guilin North G2902/08:42/11:11 Return: April 15: Guilin West–Guangzhou South G407/13:46/15:54 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website.
Photography
- Xianggong Mountain sunrise and clouds
- Huixian wetlands
- IncludedPhotography instruction and services throughout the trip.
Photography details
Xianggong Mountain sunrise and clouds Xianggong Mountain in Xingping, Yangshuo, offers views over the Li River and its surrounding peaks. From the summit, the river curves through successive layers of hills, often softened by mist. Sunrise, sunset and shifting cloud bring different compositions to the landscape. Huixian wetlands Huixian Wetland offers waterways, aquatic plants and birds. Explore patterns in water and vegetation from the shore or an arranged boat trip. Xianggong Mountain sunrise and clouds Huixian wetlands 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.
Accommodation
- 3 nights
- Xianggong Mountain: two nights.
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
Accommodation details
Xianggong Mountain: two nights. Huixian: one night. Hotels are pending confirmation with the operator. Day 1 · 2027-04-12 Xianggong Mountain; hotel pending confirmation with the operator. Day 2 · 2027-04-13 Xianggong Mountain; hotel pending confirmation with the operator. Day 3 · 2027-04-14 Huixian; hotel pending confirmation with the operator. 3 nights Xianggong Mountain: two nights. 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 listed in the itinerary;
Meals
- ExcludedAll meals and admission tickets throughout;
- ExcludedMineral water daily;
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
Photography instruction and services throughout the trip.
Travel accident insurance is specially provided as an additional complimentary benefit to every participant;
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
Accommodation listed in the itinerary;
Round-trip high-speed rail transport charges from participants' departure points;
Air-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
All meals and admission tickets throughout;
Local guide fees;
Mineral water daily;
Other additional service fees not listed.
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 quoted 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.
Shared travel expenses
Participants share travel expenses, including meals, accommodation, transport, guides, staged photography and supplies. Everyone must contribute to the instructor's meals and accommodation, even if they skip a meal or overnight stay themselves.
Itinerary notes
Photography locations, accommodations and transportation are subject to final confirmation before departure. Weather and local conditions may affect the itinerary.
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.
