PHOTO ESCAPES · CHINA PHOTO TOURS & PHOTOSHOOTS
Good china photo tours & photoshoots fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dress in hanfu, enjoy professional makeup, and pose by Beijingâs Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide and digital photos.
“We had a wonderful experience. Rebecca was a huge help with costume selection and translation, and the photographer guided us through the poses since we werenât sure what to do”
Review of Shanghaiâs flexible private photography tour, with Old Town, French Concession, the Bund, transport choices, value, and booking tips.
“Jun was an amazing guide. We were able to see everything I had requested. We stayed on time and the driver was always nearby to pick us up when we were done. We selected the private driver option. It was great to have during these Read more”
Capture Shanghaiâs night skyline with local guide Fan Ming in a private one-hour photo walk at North Bund, using a Huawei Mate 70 Pro.
“We had a quick stop over in Shanghai and I had to find a tour to see the famous Skyline at night. I found this tour with Fan Ming and it was super! Fan Ming is not just a guide, he lives there and he knows where to go to avoid people cueing Read more”
Learn street photography in Hong Kong with Thomas Bertson, combining practical theory, coffee-shop discussion, and a small-group photowalk.
“Thomas was great, very knowledgeable and a source of inspiration. I recommend this tour for seasonal photographers as well as newbies. On request, he will also take you to some used camera shops in HK that are off the beaten path for most tourists đˇ”
Review of a six-person Li River photography tour with Yao Mountain cable car, tea culture, bamboo rafting, Xingping, and cormorants.
“I booked this trip a week before I got to Guilin (I live in China but was coming from elsewhere). I was really looking forward to the tour, but on July 4 (my booking was for July 5), I had not heard from the company at all (they advertise hotel pickup Read more”
A practical review of Hong Kongâs private Instagram tour, covering custom routes, photo stops, guides, costs, transport, and who will enjoy it most.
“I really enjoyed this tour. I booked a long layover in Hong Kong with the hopes of taking a look around, and this tour fit in perfectly (which was great, because travelling as a solo woman can get sketchy). Benny was very friendly and knowledgRead more”
Dress in Hanfu, enjoy professional styling, and pose by Beijingâs Forbidden City for a private cultural photoshoot.
“The tour guide was really friendly, I had a really great experience I will forever remember thanks to her âşď¸ the makeup and hair artists and the photographer were all really nice and professional too . Thank you so much !”
Dress in Hanfu, enjoy professional photos, and explore Beijingâs Temple of Heaven with admission included in this four-hour cultural experience.
“Get ready for long waits! No pre-booking available for hairdo and makeup. There are two entrance ticket required for Temple of Heaven. Unfortunately commercial photo shooting only allows in the garden area, no where close to the temple like the package picture shown.”
Review of Jinshanlingâs private Great Wall day trip from Beijing, with scenic walking, flexible pacing, transport details, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“amazing experience. very easy and straighforward. Thomas speaks fluent english and is very helpful. recommended!”
Review Huangshanâs private photography day tour, with cable car, guide, door-to-door transport, hiking details, price value, and practical tips.
“My tour guide lacey is very knowledgeable. She understood my needs and tries her very best to accommodate them. She speaks English very well. She is helpful and mindful. Her friendly demeanor will put any traveler at ease . She made Read more”
Review of Beijingâs private Forbidden City photography tour, with guide-led sightseeing, hotel transfers, imperial sites, and Jingshan Park views.
“We have been in many places in the world, the Forbidden City blew us away. Ren has been the best tour guide ever. He took ample time to guide us though the large complex of temples, telling all the stories of the emperors, empresses and Read more”
Review of Hong Kongâs private night photography lesson, with market streets, skyline views, long-exposure tips, pricing, itinerary, and practical advice.
“Enjoyed my time walking and talking with Bharat. Seeing and photographing parts of HK that I had not visited previously. The guide (Bharat) was flexible with the tour as to where to go so never felt under any pressure to be somewhere by a certain time.”
Review of a private Jinshanling sunset tour from Beijing, with quiet wall walks, photo help, hotel pickup, snacks, and practical tips.
“Leo is ABSOLUTELY amazing. I had a private tour of Beijing to the Great Wall, temple of heaven, a small food tour and couple other parks and areas around Beijing.”
Review of Beijingâs private camera walk, from the Forbidden City to hutongs, with a professional guide, local stops, and long walking days.
“My tour guide, Linda, was great! She asked if I was ready to walk...and we did! We covered roughly 7 miles from 8am-4pm when my tour concluded. Linda was able to show me all the highlights of Tiananmen square, Forbidden City, Bell/Drum ToRead more”
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