INT41_TIGER WHISKER MACRO – SHOT WITH A 10MM LENS

Route: CHINA: Harbin – Qiqihar – Chagan Lake – Wusong Island – Mudanjiang – Harbin
Departure date: Jan 05 – Jan 13
Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
Group Size: 08 – 10 participants
Tour Type: VIP
Price/pax: 1,700 USD/person
Hotline: +84 912 851 112 / +84 987 277 394 (Mr. Dung)
1./ GENERAL INTRODUCTION
January – when the vast Northeast of China is blanketed in white snow – becomes a symphony of frost and purelight. Here, the majestic Siberian tigers stride through snow-covered forests, while Japanese cranes, like strokesof vermilion ink, glide gracefully across the winter sky.
Join Firstclass and capture not just images, but a winter symphony of nature – where every frame tells a grandstory of the northern wilderness.
2./ HIGHLIGHTS

- Witness the Siberian Tiger – Lord of the Taiga, in its natural snowy habitat.
- Photograph the Japanese Red-Crowned Crane, one of the world’s rarest crane species.
- Experience the Millennia-old Traditional Ice Fishing Festival at Chagan Lake.
- Carefully curated itinerary by professional photographers with in-depth location research.
- Exclusive creative concepts designed to help participants craft meaningful photographic stories.
3./ ITINERARY
NOTE:
C = concept
Please note: The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and may be adjusted by local photographers to ensure the best shooting opportunities.

DAY 1 – JAN 05: HARBIN
Arrival in Harbin.
Group transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight in Harbin.

DAY 2 – JAN 06: HARBIN – QIQIHAR (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning shoot: Sunrise at Hagia Sophia Cathedral, then breakfast.
C1: Sunrise at Hagia Sophia Cathedral
Travel to Qiqihar (approx. 3.5 hours).
Afternoon shoot: Sunset at the Red-Crowned Crane Reserve.
C2: Sunset at Crane Reserve
Note: Drone use is prohibited in the Crane Reserve.
Dinner and overnight in Qiqihar.

DAY 3 – JAN 07: QIQIHAR – CHAGAN LAKE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early shoot at Crane Reserve. Breakfast and check-out.
Travel to Chagan Lake (approx. 4.5 hours).
C3: Sunrise at Crane Reserve
Dinner and overnight near Chagan Lake.

DAY 4 – JAN 08: CHAGAN LAKE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning: Capture the first ritual of the ice fishing festival – drilling holes and casting nets beneath the frozensurface.
C4: Drilling and Casting Nets on Ice
Return for breakfast and rest.
Afternoon: Photograph the final ritual – pulling up the nets under the ice.
C5: Hauling Nets Beneath the Ice
Dinner and overnight at Chagan Lake.

DAY 5 – JAN 09: CHAGAN LAKE – WUSONG ISLAND (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning shoot: Repeat session of ice-drilling and net-casting.
C6: Sunrise Ice Fishing Scene
After lunch, transfer to Wusong Island (approx. 4 hours).
Dinner and overnight on the island.

DAY 6 – JAN 10: WUSONG ISLAND (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early morning shoot: Sunrise in the frost-covered forest, the best time to capture the rime and mist typical ofNortheast China.
C7: Frosty Sunrise at Wusong Island
Free time for personal exploration.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 – JAN 11: WUSONG ISLAND – MUDANJIANG (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning shoot: Another frost-covered sunrise session.
After breakfast, travel to Mudanjiang (approx. 5 hours).
Afternoon: Sunset at a Russian-style old town.
C8: Sunset at Russian Old Town
Dinner and overnight in Mudanjiang.

DAY 8 – JAN 12: MUDANJIANG – HARBIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Morning: Visit the Northeast Tiger Sanctuary for a one-hour photography session.
C9: Siberian Tiger Hunting Setup
(Drone shooting only permitted outside the reserve.)
Return to Harbin (approx. 3 hours) and lunch en route.
Afternoon: Sunset at Harbin Grand Theatre.
C10: Sunset at Harbin Grand Theatre
Dinner and overnight in Harbin.
DAY 9 – JAN 13: DEPARTURE (Breakfast)
Check out and transfer to Harbin Airport for departure.
End of tour.
4./ SERVICES
INCLUDED
- High-quality 19-seat vehicle throughout the itinerary.
- Standard hotels or homestays.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Professional and dedicated tour guide/photography coordinator.
- Entrance fees to all scheduled attractions.
- Photography setups as described.
- Full travel insurance (coverage up to 30,000,000 VND per case).
- Unlimited bottled water on the vehicle.
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare to/from China.
- Chinese tourist visa.
- Personal expenses and beverages during meals.
- Single room supplement.
- Optional visits or setups not listed in the itinerary.
5./ REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Register by commenting full name + phone number on Firstclass Travel’s Facebook page Or call Mr. Tran Tien Dung: 0912851112 / 0987277394 (Zalo/Viber)
Payment methods: cash or bank transfer to Mr. Dung
️Bank info: Account holder: Tran Tien Dung Account No: 0912851112 (VPBank)
P/S: Please include: “Phototour Payment, Full Name, Phone Number” in transfer notes.
(*) Departure time may change depending on weather or group size (**) Single room requests should be made at least 5 days in advance
6./ PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR & ESSENTIALS
- Tripod
- Drone
- Remote shutter release (with spare battery)
- Flashlight
- Wide and telephoto lenses
- Extra memory cards (at least 1 backup)
- Battery charger & spare battery
- Travel adapter, multi-plug power strip