If you like photography, China is heaven. Street life or documentary photographers can wander around for days and see interesting topics on the streets and around every corner.China also has rich resource of natural scenery, such as Guilin, the Yellow Mountains, and Xiapu's Mudflat and Gobi Desert. China Water Towns offer typical ancient Chinese ink painting photos.
Let us take you to the most photographed places in China to meet Chinese people. All the arrangements and attractions of our photography tours are considerately designed for you to get an in-depth tour of China's history, landscapes, and cultures. We humbly acknowledge that many of our past guests have been skilled photographers, some working for travel magazines. We insist on helping you discover the best photography locations, and showing you the best of China.
Most Popular Photography Tours
A specially-designed Guilin itinerary enabling you to photograph the Li River's dreamy dawn, idyllic fishing scenery, a minority village, and the rice terraces. At this tour you will boost your photography skills with your guide while you enjoy one of the greatest sunrises of China.
The trip offers an opportunity to photograph special Hallelujah Mountain inspiration for Avatar's floating rocks. Take photos of Zhangjiajie's peculiar pillars in seas of clouds, towering rock walls in exclusive Yangjiajie, unique "paddy fields in the sky", sunrises, and sunsets.
This photographic tour is for photography lovers planning to visit China for their first time, and wanting to exercise their interest on an in-depth journey. Record a multidimensional China, including historical sites, natural landscapes, idyllic scenes, and modern life.
You will be taken to exclusive places to shoot sunrise and sunset as the background of karst hills and Zhangjiajie landscapes.
Especial Photography Destination Tours
An interest-oriented itinerary allowing you to shoot the scenery of the Yellow Mountains, the peaceful life of Hongcun, and the exquisite ancient buildings of Xidi.
Shoot classic Xiamen architecture, the striking Yongding Hakka Earthen Buildings, and Xiapu, known for its mudflats, sunrises, sunsets, and local fishing life.
Tailor-make Exclusive Tours for Pros
Professional photographers will shoot unique scenery in some must-see and exclusive spots. Your guide will help you to avoid the crowds, and take you to sunrise or sunset places in the right time according to your needs. Ask our travel advisor to tailor-make your phtography tour of China!
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Thank you Lele for your highly extensive level of professionalism and grace.
![]() This was my first trip abroad and I was not sure what to expect. Our tour guide Lele in Guilin was beyond amazing. Lele provided us with extensive knowledge about the culture and its history. Lele was very accommodating and managed our family with ease and grace. Lele took the time to engage with us each personally throughout the trip which made the tour even more meaningful. Lele was always punctual and highly organized during our trip. Simply put, Lele makes it feel as if you are touring abroad with your best friend. You almost forget that you are away from home. Thank you China Highlights for your amazing tour and thank you Lele for your highly extensive level of professionalism and grace. If you have the opportunity to take a trip with this company do not hesitate. It is worth it. more
Apr 2026, Machel O
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EXPERIENCIA EXCEPCIONAL
![]() Hemos hecho un viaje fantástico en compa?ía de nuestro guía ALONSO, Nos ha hecho descubrir la esencia de la zona en un crucero sobre el río LI que nos ha llevado de Guilin a Yangsuo, nos ha mostrado todo el encanto de la zona en unos días inolvidables. ALONSO ha sido un guía excepcional en un paraje excepcional. GRACIAS more
May 2025, NACHO
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Notre excellent voyage avec notre guide Eric Li
![]() Guilin et Yangshuo ont été, sans aucun doute, nos coups de c?ur en Chine. Ce voyage a été d’autant plus mémorable grace à notre guide, Eric Li. Sa culture générale impressionnante, sa passion pour l’histoire et sa parfaite ma?trise du fran?ais ont grandement enrichi notre expérience. Toujours disponible, à l’écoute et capable de répondre à toutes nos questions avec précision, Eric a su rendre chaque visite captivante. Grace à lui, nous avons découvert bien plus que de simples paysages : une véritable immersion culturelle. Nous le recommandons chaleureusement à tous ceux qui souhaitent découvrir la Chine autrement, en profondeur et avec authenticité. more
May 2025, elise n
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