Day 1 Worldwide → Nanjing ★ Nanjing Meeting Day
All day
Today is the gathering day for the event. The team leader will send a text message to inform the team members of the meeting hotel and the team leader's contact information in advance. Upon arrival in Nanjing, team members can contact the team leader to go to the meeting hotel to collect their room cards and check in. Afterwards, they will have free time. Those arriving early can visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum, Purple Mountain, and the Yangtze River Bridge. In the evening, we recommend visiting Confucius Temple to see the night view of Jinling. Tourists are also encouraged to try Nanjing's special snacks: the Eight Wonders of Qinhuai, or take a night cruise on the Qinhuai River.
Nanjing Travel Guide★
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Nanjing Food Recommendations★
Salted Duck:
Han Fuxing - No. 105, Zhongshan North Road (There are only two types of Nanjing salted duck, Han Fuxing and others)
Roast Duck:
Zhangyun Pressed Duck - No. 236 Shengzhou Road
Bazi Roast Duck Stewed Food Shop - No. 50 Changbai Street (Nanjing ducks are divided into red and white, the white duck is salted duck, and the red duck is roast duck. These two are highly recommended for roast duck)
Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup:
Ya De Bao - No. 11-12, Chaozhi Lane (Want to try authentic duck blood vermicelli soup? Then come to this place. Be sure to visit this old shop)
Pig belly noodles:
Yi Ji Pi Du Noodles - No. 101 Mingwalang
Junyou Laolu Noodles - Huowa Lane (next to Gate 2 of Jiangsu Hotel) (Pidu noodles are a representative of Nanjing noodles)
Day 2 Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Niu Shou Mountain → Accommodation
·morning
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Autumn
Explore the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty (a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the joint burial site of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and Empress Ma), and photograph the 600-year-old ginkgo and bald cypress trees in the autumn light. Your photography guide will recommend the best angles for the shot.
·afternoon
Niu Shou Mountain Buddha Peak Palace
It is recommended to bring a wide-angle lens when photographing the Niu Shou Mountain Buddha's Crown Palace (a contemporary architectural wonder that houses the world's most sacred relic in Buddhism - the Buddha's skull relic, with a futuristic dome design). Focus on capturing the changing light and shadow of the dome and the magnificent Thousand Buddha Hall in the underground palace.
·night
Overnight mooring on the Qinhuai River: Cruise along the Qinhuai River on a painted boat
China's first historical and cultural river, the "Ten Miles of Qinhuai River" was once a microcosm of the prosperity of Jiangnan. The ancient buildings and lanterns on both sides complement each other. Photograph the reflections of the lanterns on both sides, add the outline light of the ancient buildings of Confucius Temple, and use slow shutter speed to shoot the silky effect of carriages, horses, and water dragons.
Day 3 Nanjing → Yangzhou
·morning
Qixia Mountain Red Leaves: Climbing Qixia Mountain
This is one of the representative places for autumn colors in Nanjing ("the most beautiful mountain in Jinling", one of the four major places for viewing maple leaves in China, and the thousand-year-old Qixia Temple is hidden in the mountain). You can take pictures of the scenery of the red leaves covering the mountain and the ancient temple.
·afternoon
Slender West Lake in Yangzhou: Visit the park to photograph Slender West Lake (Yangzhou's iconic scenic spot, known for its thinness, blending southern gardens with northern landscapes. Its Five Pavilion Bridge is considered one of the "most beautiful bridges in China"). Capture the "Autumn Waves Reflecting the Pagoda" (Five Pavilion Bridge + White Pagoda) and the ripples on the water as a cruise ship passes by. In the evening, photograph the Twenty-Four Bridges at sunset.
·night
Dongguan Street Culture: Walk around Dongguan Street (Yangzhou's ancient street from the Ming and Qing dynasties, 1,122 meters long, home to shops such as Yechun Tea House and Xie Fuchun, and the core area for experiencing Yangzhou's slow life), photograph old street shops and street craftsmen, and use the camera to record the atmosphere of urban life.
Day 4 Yangzhou → Yancheng
All day
Drive to Yancheng in the morning.
·afternoon
Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland: Enter the Yancheng Red-crowned Crane Wetland (China's largest wintering habitat for red-crowned cranes and an important home for the globally endangered species, with a unique wetland ecological landscape). In the professional birdwatching area, photograph the red-crowned cranes flying in flocks and wading in the water to forage, and be guided to capture dynamic scenes with a high-speed shutter (1/1000s and above).
4:00 PM
Chinese Elk Park: Take a sightseeing bus to the park (the world's largest elk nature reserve, home to 60% of the world's elk population, where the "four-unlike" elk live freely) to photograph elk walking and running in the reed marshes. A telephoto lens (200mm or longer) is recommended.
Day 5 Yancheng → Yangzhou
·morning
Bird Photography in Tiaozini: Head to Tiaozini Wetland (the core area of the Yellow Sea Wetlands, a World Heritage Site, and a key stopover on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, where hundreds of thousands of migratory birds gather every year) to photograph flocks of migratory birds (such as geese, ducks, and shorebirds), and capture the spectacular sight of flocks flying over the mudflats.
·afternoon
Autumn Charms of Humble Administrator's Garden: Photograph the Humble Administrator's Garden (a representative of Suzhou's classical gardens and one of China's Four Great Gardens, renowned for its "lingering mountains and waters, and exquisite halls and pavilions," where the withered lotus leaves and red maples embody its elegant autumn scenery). Capture the "Four Wonders of Autumn"—withered lotus leaves, red maples, ginkgo biloba, and the fragrance of osmanthus, with a focus on capturing the autumn landscape framed by the window lattices of the pavilions and pavilions.
·night
Night view of Jinji Lake: Photograph Jinji Lake (the core landscape of Suzhou Industrial Park, where the Oriental Gate ("Big Pants") is a city landmark. The city lights and the reflections on the lake create a stunning night scene). Instruct students to use a tripod with a slow shutter speed (10-20s) to capture the colorful effects.
Day 6 Suzhou → Tiger Hill → Shantang → Suzhou Station → Wuxi Airport
·morning
Tiger Hill Portrait Creation: Shoot ancient-style portraits at Tiger Hill (Suzhou's "city card" with a 2,500-year history. The "Tiger Hill Pagoda" is the oldest existing brick pagoda in China and is known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in Wuzhong"). Shoot portraits in traditional Chinese clothing and gardens with Suzhou characteristics. Guide students to create artistic images using bamboo forests and stone steps.
11:00
Shantang Street Photoshoot: Photograph Shantang Street (“the most famous street in Suzhou”, built under the supervision of Bai Juyi, built along the river, with black-sailed boats, stone bridges, and Pingtan (Chinese pingtan) as a typical Jiangnan waterway scene), capturing cultural elements such as the black-sailed boats, Pingtan artists, and special snacks.
For lunch, you can try Suzhou specialty noodles.
·afternoon
Afternoon・Disbandment：
At noon, we each had our own lunch and then gathered together at the appropriate time. This marked the end of the Jiangsu Autumn Photography Tour.
It is expected to be dropped off at Suzhou Station at 14:00, then at Suzhou North Station at 14:40, and finally at Wuxi Airport at 15:30. Please leave some spare time based on the drop-off time and purchase appropriate return transportation.
Everyone kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes, ending their pleasant journey.
