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Sichuan Photo Tours

Sichuan Province is located by the west of China with half of the province on Tibetan Plateau by the east of Himalayan mountainous areas where deep gorges meet big mountains as well as other diverse landscape such as highland lakes, nomadic grassland, seasonal change of colors of mountains, rich culture, celebrations and festivities. When planning a photo trip to China, Sichuan is among one of the best choices. Some of the best photography places in Sichuan include Mt. Gongga by Langgatso, various spots by Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading, Tagong Grassland, Yellow River Bend, Lianbao Yeze Rock Mountains, Bipenggou, Mt. Siguniang, Labahe Red Forest, Micangshan Red Forest, etc...

Sichuan Photo Tour

Mount Gongga Photo Tour – 5 Days

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Destinations Visited: Mount Gongga, Tagong Grassland

Departure: Private Tour/ Fixed Group

Highlights

Minya Konka is called Gongga Shan by local Tibetan people. It is the king of Sichuan Mountains. The western part of the mountain range is less-explored but beautiful. This 5-day photo tour takes you into the most wilderness in western Sichuan and the heartland of Gongga Shan.

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Sichuan Photo Tour

Daocheng Yading Hiking and Photo Tour - 8 Days

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Destinations Visited: Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading

Departure: Private Tour / Flexible Date

Highlights of the Itinerary

This is a lodge-based photo and hiking tour to Daocheng Yading from Chengdu. It goes along the famous G318 road and visits the famous Milk Lake, 5-color Lake and Pearl Lake as well as the hidden lakes of Boyul, Zhage and Frog Lake, covering the best parts of Yading Park with flexibility of hiking distance and difficult level. This tour involves hiking but it’s well-paced.

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Sichuan Photo Tour

Sichuan Golden Fall Photo Tour - 10 Days

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Destinations Visited: Bipenggou, Siguniang, Danba, Tagong, Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading

Departure: Private Tour / Flexible Date

Highlights of the Itinerary

This tour is total 10 days covering the best places of golden fall color of west Sichuan including Bipenggou, Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley, Danba Village, Tagong Grassland, Xinduqiao, Daocheng and Yading. It is by far the most in-depth golden fall photo tour of west Sichuan and best suited in the seasons from mid Oct (around 10th) til early November (before 7th Nov) when you have the highest chance of golden fall color of the year with the best weather possible.

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What to Photograph?

Sichuan is home to some of the most beautiful landscape of China including the mountains Minya Konk, Siguniang, Genyen as well as unique places such as Daocheng Yading, Jiuzhaigou, Lianbao Yeze. In Sichuan there are also culture and festivals to explore in different seasons. We have many options for photography lovers.

  • Sicuhan Photo Tours West Sichuan
    • Features: Landscape
    • Planning: 3-15 Days
    • Seasons: all seasons
  • Sicuhan Photo Tours Golden Fall
    • Features: Landscape
    • Planning: 5-10 Days
    • Seasons: mid Oct - early Nov
  • Sicuhan Photo Tours Culture
    • Features: Festivals
    • Planning: 5-8 Days
    • Seasons: seasonal
  • Sicuhan Photo Tours Cityscape
    • Features: Light Shows, Architecture
    • Planning: 1 Day
    • Seasons: all seasons

Sichuan Photography Travel Guide

Find useful information about photography trips to Sichuan, including seasons for different styles of photography, planning, accessibility.

Best Seasons for Photography in Sichuan

Golden Foliage Season is from mid October to early November. Flower and Lively Season is from mid June to mid August. Snow Season is from Februay to May. Clear Season with good visitbility of mountains is from November to the next February.

Planning & Suggestion

It is recommended to choose to come by the right season for the right views. It is also recommended to plan for redundcncy for better weather windows against the changing weather in Sichuan.

Drone Rules

Drones are restricted in many areas in Sichuan especially in city areas with a more dense population. Most nature parks still allow drones but may still have restrictions, read detail>>.

Explore New Photo Places

We know these places in Sichuan well and we can offer you unique trips to places for phots few has been to. Read More...

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