The Highlights of Xiapu
A private photographic trip of landscapes and people.
On this private photography tour, our local photographer will guide you to capture the best of Xiapu. You'll photograph scenes like fishermen returning home on the mudflats at sunset, seaweed harvesting, indoor portraits of weaving and net fixing, fishermen cruising around circle nets in small boats, buffalo farmers under a massive banyan tree with sunlight streaming through the branches, and many other unique shots.
This tour is suitable for photographers of all ages.
Cities Covered: Xiapu
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Xiapu Arrival
You can reach Xiapu by high-speed train from Fuzhou or Xiamen, both of which offer international flights from Singapore, the US, Canada, and various European countries.
If you fly into Fuzhou, we can arrange a private car to pick you up from the airport.
If you arrive in Xiapu before 3 pm, you'll have the opportunity to photograph the circle nets at sunset.
Day 2 - Sunrise, Buffalo Farmer
We'll start early at 4 am, heading to a seaside spot to capture the sunrise over the ocean and surrounding islands.
Next, we'll visit Yangjiaxi village, famous for its giant banyan trees. Here, you can photograph a farmer couple with their buffalo under a large banyan tree, capturing the sun rays filtering through the branches and leaves.
In the afternoon, you'll photograph the S-curve formed by bamboo poles and crab nets during the seaweed harvest season, with boats coming and going to enhance the scene. You can also capture the twilight scenes of seaweed drying and harvesting.
Day 3 - Sunrise & Sunset, Seaweed Harvesting
We'll start at Mantou (Steamed Bun) Hill to capture the sunrise over the golden mudflat and hundreds of bamboo poles drying seaweed. As the tides rise, the scene changes, offering dynamic photo opportunities.
Next, we'll head to a village where you can photograph locals collecting, hanging, and drying seaweed (available in April, May, October, and November).
After breakfast and a short break, we'll move on to photograph floating nets in a low tide area, used for shrimp fishing. These nets, swaying in the wind, along with the raft man, make for striking photography subjects.
Later in the afternoon, you'll capture the sunset over the mudflat and the backlit scenes of local farmers working at Xiaohao Beach, a favorite spot for photographers.
Day 4 - Mangrove with Fisherman & Net Fixing
We start our day at 9 am and head towards the mangrove area. Our aim is to capture the fishermen couple wandering amidst the mangroves and showcase their fishing techniques. This location is ideal for capturing black and white photographs with its simple lines and clean frames.
After that, we drive to a hidden ancestral temple in a nearby village, where we'll photograph a lady fixing the nets. The natural lighting in the temple is beautiful, filtering through half-closed doors and illuminating the work scenes.
Xiapu departure in the afternoon, will drop you off at the train station or arrange a car to send you to Fuzhou airport.
Photos from this trip
Trip Notes
What's included?
- Photography guide
- Private transport
- Entrance fees
- Expenses for people photography and family visits
- Accommodation for 3 nights in boutique hotels
- Airport/railway station pick-up and drop-off
What's not included?
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Gratuity for the photography guide
How can I customize this itinerary?
Telling us your requirements, such as adding one more day or making it shorter, or focus on landscapes more. We can easily design a new itinerary by your interests.
What gears should I bring?
Two cameras: one for wide angle lens and one for zoom lens.
Wide angle 24-70; zoom lens 100-400 (as the 70-200mm might be a bit short for some cases)
Tripod and head light
Polarizer filter (optional)