THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view
Photograph peaks, valleys and viewpoints along the Huangshizhai walking route. Photograph around Helong Park, Yubi Peak, Shentang Bay and Dianjiang Terrace; exact viewpoints await confirmation. Combine field instruction and editing practice; aerial access, competition participation and course details await operator confirmation.
Huangshizhai peaks
Photograph peaks, valleys and viewpoints along the Huangshizhai walking route.
Tianzi Mountain scenery
Photograph around Helong Park, Yubi Peak, Shentang Bay and Dianjiang Terrace; exact viewpoints await confirmation.
Field practice and editing
Combine field instruction and editing practice; aerial access, competition participation and course details await operator confirmation.
The journey in pictures
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PHOTOGRAPHY LEADERS
A different way of seeing
Jiawei Jiang
Specializes in landscape and drone aerial photography. He has traveled independently to more than 200 cities and regions across China to create photographic work. These include Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Chongqing, Guangxi, Hunan, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hong Kong and Macao. His overseas destinations include Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam.
THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light
DAY 01Nov 2 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 1: November 2 — Home cities–Zhangjiajie
Itinerary: Arrive and meet in Zhangjiajie throughout the day
Accommodation:Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense
Meals:Dinner, shared expense
DAY 02Nov 3 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 2: Huangshizhai photography
Photography subjects: Zhangjiajie scenery, local life, sunset, aerial views… Itinerary: Meet at the designated morning time and travel to Zhangjiajie for Huangshizhai landscape photography. Drive to China's first national forest park and ascend Huangshizhai, Zhangjiajie's largest elevated viewing platform, overlooking countless peaks and ravines. Walk the summit loop to photograph stunning natural scenery, including Zhaixing Terrace, Twin Gates Welcoming Guests, Five Finger Peak, Golden Turtle in a Sea of Mist, Heizongyu, Heavenly Bridge Piers, Feiyun Cave, and Liuqi Pavilion.
Accommodation:Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense
DAY 03Nov 4 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 3: Tianzi Mountain–Helong Park–Yubi Peak
Photography subjects: Zhangjiajie scenery, local life, sunset, aerial views… Detailed itinerary: After breakfast, travel to Wulingyuan ticket station, buy admission, and enter. Take the park shuttle to Tianzi Mountain and the cableway uphill, then the arranged vehicle to He Long Park. Photograph Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Scattering Flowers, Warrior Taming a Horse, Yunqing Rock, and other sights.
Accommodation:Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense
DAY 04Nov 5 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 4: Tianzi Mountain–Shentang Bay–Dianjiang Terrace
Take a planned cable-car trip to Tianzi Mountain for Shentang Bay and Dianjiang Terrace photography. Cable car, viewpoints and timing await operator confirmation.
Accommodation:Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense
DAY 05Nov 6 · Beijing · Asia/ShanghaiDay 5: November 6 — Zhangjiajie–home cities
Photography subjects: Zhangjiajie scenery, local life, aerial views… Itinerary: Casual photography at Zhangjiajie attractions in the morning. Descend, take the eco-shuttle to the scenic-area gate, and transfer to Zhangjiajie station, ending the trip.
Accommodation:Any accommodation on departure day awaits operator confirmation.
Meals:Breakfast and lunch, shared expense
Trip staff
- Photography leader · Jiawei Jiang
- Up to 8 travelers
- IncludedPhotography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
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Photography leader · Jiawei Jiang Up to 8 travelers Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. 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
- ExcludedAir-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
Travel details and reference schedules
Reference services for this trip: Departing from Guangzhou: [Outbound] November 2: G6174 Guangzhou South–Zhangjiajie West/07:44–13:42 [Return] November 6: G6057 Zhangjiajie West–Guangzhou South/14:45–20:59 Departing from Shenzhen: [Outbound] November 2: G6080 Shenzhen North–Zhangjiajie West/08:33–14:49 [Return] November 6: G6057 Zhangjiajie West–Shenzhen North/14:45–21:44 Before booking transport, please confirm the departure and travel arrangements through this website. Services are for reference only. Final transport and meeting times await operator confirmation.
Photography
- Huangshizhai peaks
- Tianzi Mountain scenery
- Field practice and editing
Photography details
Huangshizhai peaks Photograph peaks, valleys and viewpoints along the Huangshizhai walking route. Tianzi Mountain scenery Photograph around Helong Park, Yubi Peak, Shentang Bay and Dianjiang Terrace; exact viewpoints await confirmation. Field practice and editing Combine field instruction and editing practice; aerial access, competition participation and course details await operator confirmation. Huangshizhai peaks Tianzi Mountain scenery Field practice and editing Included · Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning. 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
- 4 nights
- IncludedBefore the course: the logistics team reserves hotels and organizes the itinerary in advance, giving everyone an overview of the photography plan;
- ExcludedAccommodation listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation details
Day 1: Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 2: Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 3: Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 4: Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 5: Any accommodation on departure day awaits operator confirmation. Hotels and final stays await operator confirmation. Day 1 · 2026-11-02 Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 2 · 2026-11-03 Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 3 · 2026-11-04 Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 4 · 2026-11-05 Hotel, inn, or guesthouse in Zhangjiajie, standard twin room, shared expense Day 5 · 2026-11-06 Any accommodation on departure day awaits operator confirmation.
Meals
- ExcludedAll meals and admission;
- ExcludedDaily mineral water;
Meal details
Day 1 · 2026-11-02 Dinner, shared expense Day 2 · 2026-11-03 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense Day 3 · 2026-11-04 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense Day 4 · 2026-11-05 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shared expense Day 5 · 2026-11-06 Breakfast and lunch, shared expense
Visa
- To be confirmed by the operator
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Included
Photography instruction, services and trip logistics planning.
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.
Complimentary travel accident insurance;
Not included
Accommodation listed in the itinerary;
Air-conditioned tour vehicle service within the itinerary;
All meals and admission;
Local guide fees;
Daily mineral water;
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. 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 share travel expenses, including meals, accommodation, transport, guides, staged photography and supplies. Everyone must contribute to the instructors' and staff members' 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.