THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Maintained by generations of Hani farmers, the Yuanyang Rice Terraces lie in Honghe, Yunnan. Their layered contours, seasonal colors and reflections offer varied compositions, with conditions changing through the farming year and with the weather.
Terrace light at dawn and dusk
Photograph sunrise at Duoyishu and explore Bada, the Blue Terraces and Laoyingzui for reflections, lines and changing light.
Hani village life
Explore Azheke and Qingkou villages for architecture, lanes and everyday life in the terraced landscape.
Luxi and Chengzi Village
Continue to Luxi County and Chengzi Village for village photography. The mosque location and visit en route await operator confirmation.
The journey in pictures
Photographers linked to this route: Mingwei Ou →
Itinerary images · Select a photo to enlarge
PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing

Mingwei Ou
Specializes in landscape, night-sky, macro and computational photography using Planit. He has taught introductory photography classes on multiple occasions for an extracurricular club at the Foreign Languages Middle School affiliated with Shenzhen University.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Dec 21 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: Kunming–Yuanyang terraces
Fly to Kunming Airport, depart at noon for the Yuanyang Rice Terraces and check into the hotel in the evening.
Accommodation:Yuanyang terrace area
DAY 02Dec 22 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: Duoyishu–Azheke–Bada
Rise early for sunrise at Duoyishu, photograph local life in Azheke Ancient Village after breakfast, and photograph Bada in the afternoon.
Accommodation:Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation
DAY 03Dec 23 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: Duoyishu–Blue Terraces–Laoyingzui
Return to Duoyishu for sunrise, then visit the Blue Terraces after breakfast and Eagle’s Beak after lunch.
Accommodation:Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation
DAY 04Dec 24 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: Qingkou–photography en route–Luxi
Photograph Qingkou Village, with a planned mosque photography stop en route to Luxi County. The mosque's name, location and visit arrangements await operator confirmation.
Accommodation:Luxi County
DAY 05Dec 25 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: Chengzi Village–departure
Visit Chengzi Village, conclude the enjoyable photography trip in the afternoon and return home.
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Mingwei Ou
- Up to 10 travelers
- IncludedPhotography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
View trip staffing details
Photography leader · Mingwei Ou Up to 10 travelers Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
Transport
- ExcludedRound-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
- ExcludedLocal vehicle expenses throughout the trip;
Travel details and reference schedules
[Departing Guangzhou] Outbound: December 21 | Guangzhou–Kunming | MU9690 / 09:00–11:35 Return: December 25 | Kunming–Guangzhou | CZ3448 / 16:05–18:10 [Departing Shenzhen] Outbound: December 21 | Shenzhen–Kunming | KY8272 / 08:20–10:40 Return: December 25 | Kunming–Shenzhen | ZH9456 / 16:45–18:45 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website. These services are for reference and do not constitute confirmed group transport. Final services and meeting times await operator confirmation.
Photography
- Terrace light at dawn and dusk
- Hani village life
- Luxi and Chengzi Village
Photography details
Terrace light at dawn and dusk Photograph sunrise at Duoyishu and explore Bada, the Blue Terraces and Laoyingzui for reflections, lines and changing light. Hani village life Explore Azheke and Qingkou villages for architecture, lanes and everyday life in the terraced landscape. Luxi and Chengzi Village Continue to Luxi County and Chengzi Village for village photography. The mosque location and visit en route await operator confirmation. Terrace light at dawn and dusk Hani village life Luxi and Chengzi Village Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. Included · Before departure: assistance with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance and accommodation are paid separately; details await operator confirmation. Included · During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs; Included · During the course: themed 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
- 4 nights
- Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately.
- Cost detailsBefore departure: assistance with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance and accommodation are paid separately; details await operator confirmation.
Accommodation details
Day 1: Yuanyang terrace area Day 2: Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 3: Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 4: Luxi County Hotels and final stay arrangements await operator confirmation. Day 1 · 2026-12-21 Yuanyang terrace area Day 2 · 2026-12-22 Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 3 · 2026-12-23 Accommodation location and hotel await operator confirmation Day 4 · 2026-12-24 Luxi County 4 nights Hotel booking assistance is included; accommodation costs are paid separately. Cost details · Before departure: assistance with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance and accommodation are paid separately; details await operator confirmation. Excluded · Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals
- ExcludedMeals during 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
Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
Before departure: assistance with insurance, hotel reservations and itinerary planning. Insurance and accommodation are paid separately; details await operator confirmation.
During the course: on-location guidance from the instructor to help participants achieve their photographs;
During the course: themed 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 expenses throughout the trip;
Accommodation throughout the trip;
Meals during the itinerary;
Insurance for the trip;
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Attractions or activities added outside the itinerary;
Other unspecified additional services 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
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. Flight, road and boat journey times may vary with conditions on the day. 2. The high-speed train times listed are for guidance only. Timetable 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.
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 locations may change with weather. Accommodation on nights 2 and 3, the mosque location, and the final-day connection from Chengzi Village to Kunming Airport and return flights await operator confirmation.
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.
