Overview
Surreal karst landscape, dramatic limestone peaks, picturesque rivers, bucolic countryside, thousand-year-old towns and villages – Yangshuo offers numerous photography themes and inspirations. ETC’s 5-day private guided photo tour of Yangshuo is designed (and can be customized) for photography beginners and professionals. Led by expert local guide to enrich life, experience culture and traditions and create awesome images.
We won’t miss the best photography sites & locations in Yangshuo
Cuipingping Hill: countryside, karst peaks, sunset
Xianggong Hill: full view of Li River, karst peaks, sunrise
Xingping Old Town: Li River sunrise, cormorant fisherman, ancient street
Yangshuo countryside: Yulong River, ancient villages & dwellings, old bridges, idyllic scenery (herdsman and cattle)
Customize Your Tour:
Itinerary
Day 1 Yangshuo Arrival, Cuiping Hill & Sunset Photography
Be met our local professional local guide who are familiar with the classic shooting sites and the perfect place to get the best photos. Drive to the Five Finger Hill (Cuiping Hill), a photographer’ paradise yet unknown to the tourists, where you will see a perfect combination of Karst limestone hill, farm houses, silky waterways and rice fields. It is a great site to see the sunset and for incredible photo shooting.
Transfer to the hotel at the foot of Xianggong Hill. Fall asleep early tonight, with the singing insects.
Meal: L, D
Day 2 Xianggong Hill to Xingping, Li River Bamboo Rafting, Cormorant Fisherman Shooting
For photographers, we never miss the early morning. Get up at around 4am and walk up to the top of Xianggong Hill (20 minutes) to have a panoramic view of Li River at sunrise – see the karst peaks emerging from the morning mist. It is a wonderful time and spot for photo-taking. After a quick breakfast, drive 1 hour to Yangdi to board the bamboo raft (4 persons share one raft) to cruise down Li River before 10 am. Disembark at Xingping. After lunch, have a rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a free stroll at the 1700-year-old town and ancient street to take photos of the traditional architectures and local craftsmen. When the sun slowly sets, take the photos of the local fisherman and cormorants with the spectacular landscape of Xingping. Overnight at the hotel in Xingping.
Meal: B, L, D
Day 3 Xingping to Yangshuo, Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Sunset View
Get up early in the morning, and cross Li River to a perfect spot and shoot the great views of hills and rivers, fisherman and cormorant. After breakfast, drive to Yangshuo. Check into the hotel and rest. At around 3-4pm, go out to Yulong River area and take the bamboo raft down the river. Take pictures of serene ancient villages with stunning surrounding at sunset. Overnight at Yangshuo.
Meal: B, L, D
Day 4 Yangshuo Countryside Photography
We still need to get up today. Drive to Yangshuo Bridge, a classic site to take photos of sunrise. Free at leisure in the afternoon. You can stroll at Yangshuo town for more picture opportunities of the streets, local people, foods and cityscape. Reward yourself a fabulous light show, Impression Liusanjie at night, which is directed by the most famous movie director in China - Zhan Yimou. He was also the director of the opening ceremony of Olympic Games 2008. Overnight at Yangshuo.
Meal: B, L, D
Day5 Yangshuo Departure
Transfer to airport or train station to head for your next destination. We also offer private photo tours to Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Xiapu and other destinations.
Important Notes
- For your better experience of photography, Easy Tour China reserve the right to adjust the tour plan based on the weather, season and health condition of photographers. Meanwhile, you are free to let our travel consultant know your thoughts and expectation; we will do everything to customize the photography trip to suit your personal needs.
Meal: B
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