Email us book@thechinaguide.com             Call us (+8610) 8532-1860             The China Guide – Tourist & Travel Agency Visit our office (Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm)
Contact us Language
click here to
- Build your own tour -
The China Guide, a Beijing based foreign owned travel agency
QUALITY TOURS WITH NO SHOPPING STOPS.

Photography


Photography in China Photography in China

China is a constant photo opportunity. People everywhere doing interesting things. Landscapes of all varieties. Its pretty rare anyone will tell you not to take a picture.

What to Bring

Normal travel in China covers a wide range of situations. For the casual photographer your favorite camera will do. Bring lots of extra memory cards, however you can buy them if you really run out. Ordinary batteries are also available here but the quality might not be as good. If you have a laptop then you can backup your photos as you go.

For the more serious photographer, either a digital SLR or a 4x3 system with interchangeable lenses is suitable. Personally for digital SLR I use a Canon body (1Ds Mark II) and carry a 16-35L, a 35-70L and a 70-200L IS. I also have an Olympus Pen-P2 which takes beautiful pictures. I have a flash for both. I always shoot RAW or RAW and JPG as this gives lots of options on the computer.

Buying Camera Equipment in China

You can buy memory cards and obtain plug adapters or extension cords which act as adapters quite easily. There is a photography market on the west side of Beijing which has pretty much anything you might have forgotten. But don't expect it to be cheaper than the west, especially for cameras and lenses. If you need some extra hard disk space you can buy portable drives easily. Memory cards and other accessories are often name brand fakes. As you'll likely be busy best to come prepared.

The Great Wall

The wall is best shot early in the morning when the weather is right. End of the day light can also be good. Even in fog you can still get some spectacular shots. Black and white can work well too if its not sunny. If you really want to get good images of the wall I'd recommend spending the night sleeping on the great wall, that way you wake up and can get the first rays of the sun. There are also hotels at various sections of the wall, but you'd have to wake up early and walk quite a distance to get to the right location.

Tibet

Tibet offers some wonderful photo opportunities. Be aware many of the temples will charge you a fee to take pictures or video. Sometimes its low, other times very high. Do not take pictures of Chinese soldiers or you will invite trouble.


Destinations

Categories
Tour length
to days
China tours
2 Days CNY 1,450
We pick you up from the Xingang port in Tianjin and return you back there after an overnight trip to see Beijing. As you are on a tight schedule we don't waste any time in commission shopping places, we just take you to the sights, feed you great Chinese food and give you a great hotel. The price gets less expensive the more people in your group, so if you can recruit others to join your...

Beijing
China tours
2 Days CNY 1,000
Cuandixia is a preserved Ming style village about 2 1/2 hours outside of Beijing. Nestled in the hills you can feel how people lived in the past. Accommodation is in courtyard style houses, we choose a more modern one for your comfort. Its best to make an overnight trip of it, then you can linger in the village, stroll in the green hills and not rush back and forth between Beijing. On the...

Beijing
China tours
4 Days CNY 2,270
We pick you up at the Shanghai airport according to your flight arrival schedule and you are transferred to your hotel. We include a five star hotel located north of the Bund which we think is a good value for money. If you prefer to book your own hotel or select another, just let us know. You can take the tour without the hotel if you wish. Our two day tour covers the highlights of...

Shanghai → Water Towns → Suzhou → Shanghai
China tours
1 Day CNY 640
This tour begins and ends at your hotel in Shanghai. Taking in two of Shanghai's most picturesque water towns, you will see a lot of "old China: in one day outside the modern metropolis of Shanghai. Zhouzhuang is one of the largest and most authentic water towns. While there you will experience a canal cruise, which is a relaxing way to drift along, take in the scenery and snap...

Shanghai → Water Towns → Shanghai
China tours
3 Days CNY 3,910
This 3-day Hangzhou tour gives you a taste of one of the most popular travel destinations in China along with a unique Ayurvedic Spa experience. You will stoll the old streets of the city and the famed tea plantations just outside of town. Afterwards, visit the West Lake, one of China's most treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the area by bike before late-afternoon boating on the...

Hangzhou
China tours
3 Days CNY 2,070
Pingyao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its walled city remains completely intact and is an oasis of history in the countryside. It can be reached from Beijing by fast train to Taiyuan, then its another two hour drive to the old town of Pingyao. Inside the walled city much of the area is pedestrianized, so it is pleasant to stroll the old style streets. All the accommodation is in nice,...

Beijing → Tai Yuan → Pingyao → Tai Yuan → Beijing
China tours
11 Days CNY 9,170
This tour follows the popular triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, then adds in the Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise we include is on Century Cruise line, the best of the five star lines. Much of the trip is about enjoying life onboard and dining, so we feel this is the best choice. We can offer other ships at various prices, please inquire. We do not include hotels in the...

Beijing → Xi'an → Chongqing → Yangtze River Cruises → Yichang → Shanghai
China tours
13 Days CNY 8,230
This itinerary follows the classic route through China which with activities suited to families, such as biking, the toy market, shows, pandas, cycle rickshaw ride, river rafting and more. We have done this itinerary with our own children and know it works well. We price this family tour without hotel rooms since there are many options and we can help you find the best solution for your...

Beijing → Xi'an → Guilin → Li River Cruise → Yangshuo → Shanghai
China tours
1 Day
Visit the Shaolin Temple near Luoyang and have an immersive Kungfu day. We pick you up and return you to your hotel in Luoyang on this private no shopping tour. Your time is maximized at the Shaolin Temple complex, with a tour, Kungfu show and Kungfu lesson.

Luoyang
China tours
3 Days
Travel from Beijing to Luoyang and back in first class on the new high speed train line, surpassing 300 kph. Much more fun, spacious and reliable than flying. On arrival we take you straight to check into your theme suite at Christian's hotel. We can discuss the options for your itinerary, hotel and meals. Have a look at some of the hotel room photos by clicking on the hotel name.

Beijing → Luoyang → Beijing
Tour inquiry form
Ticket reservation form