2026 Urumqi September 9th Photography Tour Group Lujiao Bay and Taheman Wetland Reserved Dawn and Dusk Shooting Sessions Booking Recommended Itinerary and Pricing
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
「📸Exclusive Plan for Light Chasers | 9-Day In-Depth Photography Creation Tour Departing from Urumqi」
【Key Highlights of the Itinerary】
✨ 「Precise Timing for Golden Hours」:Specially designed for photography enthusiasts, featuring morning and evening light creation periods. Each day includes a 1-hour window before sunrise and after sunset for golden hour shooting, avoiding harsh midday light to ensure optimal image quality.
🌄 「Coverage of Three Major Thematic Scenes」:
1. Deer Horn Bay Grassland: In September, golden meadows frame snow-capped mountains, with scheduled documentary shooting of local herders’ migration.
2. Taghman Wetland: Daily from 17:30-19:00, capture the Tyndall effect during golden hour and reflections of Muztagh Ata.
3. Panlong Ancient Road: Aerial drone footage of 64 hairpin turns, with light trail photography during sunrise traffic.
🎥 「Professional Equipment Support」:Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7R IV camera rentals available, equipped with 16-35mm wide-angle and 70-200mm telephoto lens groups. Drone team holds AOPA certification, offering 4K video shooting services.
【Simplified Itinerary】
▶ Day 1:Urumqi Assembly
09:00 Check into hotel (recommended 4-star hotel near International Bazaar)
14:00 Photography lecture at Xinjiang Museum (featuring local Photography Association instructor)
19:00 Guided night photography at Red Hill Park
▶ Day 2:Urumqi → Deer Horn Bay (4.5-hour drive)
08:30 Traverse Tianshan Gorge, shooting autumn colors along the way
13:00 Lunch on Deer Horn Bay Grassland (kumis tasting available)
15:00 Documentary shooting of local herders’ migration (includes interaction with intangible cultural heritage inheritors)
「📸Exclusive Plan for Light Chasers | 9-Day In-Depth Photography Creation Tour Departing from Urumqi」18:30 Shoot grassland sunset with golden mountains
▶ Day 3:Deer Horn Bay → Taghman Wetland (6-hour drive)
07:00 Morning mist photography on grassland
12:00 Shoot Guozigou Bridge en route
17:30 Golden hour creation at Taghman Wetland (equipped with reflectors and softboxes)
21:00 Starry sky camp photography (astronomical telescope and star trail calculator provided)
▶ Day 4:In-depth creation at Taghman Wetland
06:30 Morning mist photography on wetland
10:00 Creation at Muztagh Ata base camp
15:00 Reflection photography at Karakul Lake
19:00 Time-lapse star photography on Pamir Plateau
▶ Day 5:Taghman → Panlong Ancient Road (3-hour drive)
08:00 Traverse 64km of Panlong Ancient Road (oxygen bottles provided)
11:00 Underwater shooting at Bandier Blue Lake (diving gear provided)
14:00 Home visit to ethnic families (includes milk squeezing experience shooting)
17:00 Return to Taxkorgan to organize works (image transfer services provided)
▶ Day 6:Taxkorgan → White Sand Lake (4-hour drive)
09:00 Reflection shooting at north shore of White Sand Lake (polarizing filter usage guidance provided)
【Key Highlights of the Itinerary】12:00 Hiking photography of sand dune textures (trekking poles and anti-sand shoe covers provided)
15:00 Sunset with golden mountains at Muztagh Ata (time-lapse photography brackets provided)
▶ Day 7:White Sand Lake → Kashgar (5-hour drive)
08:00 Shoot Red Mountain at Oytagh
13:00 Shoot Kashgar Old City opening ceremony (includes traditional song and dance performances by ethnic groups)
16:00 Follow-up shooting of pottery making at Gaotai Folk Residence
19:00 Sunset shooting at Id Kah Square
▶ Day 8:In-depth creation in Kashgar
09:00 Humanistic documentary shooting at Century-Old Teahouse (rose tea props provided)
14:00 Shoot Twelve Mukam performances (professional recording equipment provided)
18:00 Night market food creation (food photography lighting kit provided)
▶ Day 9:Return from Kashgar
09:00 Free shooting of Kashgar Old City details
12:00 Airport transfer based on flight schedule
【Pricing Details】
Basic Photography Package (9 days/8 nights):
Group of 4:7,980 RMB/person
Group of 6:6,580 RMB/person
✨「Precise Timing for Golden Hours」: Specially designed for photography enthusiasts, featuring morning and evening light creation periods. Each day includes a 1-hour window before sunrise and after sunset for golden hour shooting, avoiding harsh midday light to ensure optimal image quality.Includes:Transportation costs throughout, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, 8 nights at 4-star hotels, basic photography equipment rental, professional photography guide service fees, travel accident insurance
In-Depth Creation Package (9 days/8 nights):
Group of 2:11,800 RMB/person
Group of 4:9,580 RMB/person
Additional:Starry sky shooting guidance, aerial photography services, intangible cultural heritage experience fees, 2 nights at characteristic guesthouses
Special Notes:
Prices valid until September 30, 2026
Prices increase by 10% after September 10 (due to peak viewing season at scenic spots)
10% discount for bookings made 45 days in advance
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing
【Registration Method】
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing the following information:
Number of travelers and vehicle preference
Special equipment requirements list
Accommodation standards (4-star/characteristic guesthouse)
Photographer qualification proof (exclusive discount for China Photographers Association members)
Consult Zhang Jing, customer service manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Service hours:09:00-21:00 (Beijing Time)
🌄「Coverage of Three Major Thematic Scenes」:【Fee Explanation and Service Description】
Fees Include:
Transportation costs throughout (including driver’s food and accommodation allowance)
First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees at scenic spots
Professional photography guide service fees
Basic equipment rental fees
Travel accident insurance
Fees Exclude:
Round-trip transportation costs to Kashgar
Meal costs throughout (recommended特色 restaurants for self-selection)
Self-paid items within scenic spots
Personal consumption and miscellaneous fees
Note:Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation
Service Guarantees:
Vehicles equipped with satellite phones and first aid kits
Established green channel with Kashgar regional hospitals
Daily pre-itinerary photography key points explanation
Basic post-processing training provided (including Lightroom color grading tutorials)
1. Deer Horn Bay Grassland: In September, golden meadows frame snow-capped mountains, with scheduled documentary shooting of local herders’ migration. Equipment damage compensated at 70% of market value
Copyright of works belongs to creators; travel agency may use for promotion (with author attribution required)
【Optimal Creation Period Tips】
Prime creation periods:September 5 – September 25
Daily golden shooting hours:
07:00-09:00 (morning mist shooting)
17:00-19:00 (backlight shooting)
22:00-01:00 (starry sky shooting)
Equipment Recommendations:
Bring tripods and shutter release cables
Prepare anti-sand face masks and warm gloves
Recommended memory card capacity: 256GB or above
Pack cold-weather clothing (nighttime temperatures on Pamir Plateau can reach 0°C)
【Special Agreements】
In case of force majeure such as severe weather, both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary through mutual agreement
Border passes required in advance for Taghman Wetland, Panlong Ancient Road, and other scenic spots (travel agency can assist with processing)
Shooting at Deer Horn Bay Grassland must comply with local herders’ migration schedule
Shooting at Karakul Lake must comply with scenic spot drone regulations
This photography专线, newly optimized for 2026, enables every photography enthusiast to capture Xinjiang’s captivating light and shadow moments through scientific time planning and professional service guarantees. From the pastoral songs of Deer Horn Bay Grassland to the starry rivers of Pamir Plateau, from the smiles of ethnic groups to the snowy glow of Muztagh Ata, every frame will be frozen into timeless artwork. Specific itinerary details and fee standards are subject to the contract signed by both parties; for details, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
