9 China Photo Tours & Photoshoots Worth Flying For

1.Beijing: Must-Try Chinese Ancient Costume Rental& Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 1.5 - 8 hours · from $135Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jinyu Hutong Station, choose a traditional Chinese costume, and spend about 1.5 hours on makeup and styling. Add a professional photoshoot by the Forbidden City moat, or choose the full option with an afternoon guided visit and entry ticket. Digital photos follow by email.

“Walk, makeup, costumes, photos - war amazing. Thank you for such ecsperience”

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2.4-Hour Private Flexible Photography Tour of Best Shanghai Scenes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $85Best value

Spend four to five hours photographing Shanghai with a private guide such as Mason, Annie, Sunny, or Jun. Choose public transport or a private car, then shape the route around your interests. Expect Old Town, the Former French Concession, and the Bund, with room to adjust for weather, timing, and the kind of pictures you want.

“In a short period of time, Kalvin was able to take us to a great cross-section of Shanghai highlights. Very friendly and shared a lot of local insight. We enjoyed that it was custom-usable, too.”

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3.Photo Session on the Famous Shanghai Skyline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $5 per session (up to 10)

Meet local Shanghainese guide Fan Ming near Shanghai’s North Bund for a one-hour private photo session beside the city’s famous skyline. He uses a Huawei Mate 70 Pro, guides you to several scenic spots, and sends your photos and videos afterward. The $5 group booking covers up to 10 people, with a tip requested at the end.

“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”

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4.Photography Workshop and Photowalk (FIND YOUR DIRECTION)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $196

Join Hong Kong photographer Thomas Bertson for a three-hour photography workshop that begins over coffee with composition, framing, and photographic identity, then moves into a practical photowalk through local markets. Beginners are welcome, manual camera controls are recommended, and groups are limited to six people.

“This was a wonderful experience. We learned more about photography in an afternoon than we previously knew! Excellent instruction using great teaching methods. And great company. We would highly recommend this.”

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5.Beijing Traditional Hanfu Experience & Photoshoot for Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $189

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jinyu Hutong Station, choose a Hanfu outfit, and spend about 1.5 hours on makeup and hairstyling. A professional photographer then directs your poses near the Forbidden City moat and Donghuamen Subdistrict. You receive digital photos, including retouched images, and can choose a solo, friends, or family session.

“Thank you Ms. Lizzie for helping me out about the Costume selection. She is really nice and also a camera man who teach me how to post many beautiful photos. Thank you :)”

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6.Beijing: Temple of Heaven Hanfu Photography with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Meet at the Temple of Heaven’s North Gate or Wanqiao Subway Station, choose Hanfu, and receive traditional hair and makeup styling before a professional shoot at Wanshou Pavilion. You get 30 raw photos and 5 retouched images, then explore the Temple of Heaven on your own. English support is available, including help from translator Bruce on some departures.

“Esperienza pazzesca. Se siete schizzinosi l’igiene non fa per voi in quanto i trucchi/pennelli vengono riutilizzate su più persone senza essere lavati. Sorvolando su questo vi verrano fatte foto incredibili che valgono tutto il resto. Abbiamo avuto un interprete gentilissima che ci ha seguiti tutto il tempo aiutandoci costantemente. Le foto ritoccate ci faranno sentire delle star e saranno un ricordo indimenticabile.”

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7.Exclusive Private Photography & Video Tour to The Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $190

Spend four to five hours exploring the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Guides such as Ren and Licia explain palace life, ceremonies, and court history while taking photos and video of your group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road.

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8.Private Jinshanling relax photo tour by sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $160

Travel from Beijing to Jinshanling with a private guide and driver, then walk 5 to 10 kilometers along one of the Great Wall’s quieter sections as sunset approaches. Guides such as Leo and Adele can help with photos, explain Chinese history and culture, and adjust the pace for your group. Hotel pickup, snacks, water, and admission are included.

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9.Explore Beijing with camera–City Walk tour with Professional photography guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $94

Spend roughly 5 to 7 hours walking Beijing with an English-speaking photography guide, including Linda Wang when available. Visit the Forbidden City, climb Jingshan Park for a city view, then explore Shichahai, Yandai Xie Street, the Bell and Drum Towers, and Nanluoguxiang. Pickup is offered, but lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle cost extra.

“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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