Based in Guilin, specialized in planning and guiding photography tours in Guilin, Yangshuo, Huangshan, Zhangjiajie and many other photography destinations.
I took a tour of 5 days in Guilin with Jack Zhou for photographic purposes. I could not have made a better choice. He was there at the airport with a sign with my name. Prior to that we had many back and forth emails to discuss what I wanted to photograph and the places we would visit. He was always prompt in returning my emails. We had beautiful accommodations in all places my wife and I visited. The photographic opportunities were superb, and we were blessed with relative good weather to take drone movies and panos of the rice fields, one of my main objectives. He was helpful with his tips on how to photograph and record with the drone. It looks like as of May of this year you are not allowed to possess a drone in Beijing, our port of entry. He was on top of it, first securing my Chinese permit to fly the drone, then to tell me how to ship it to Guilin to his place where he kept it until I reached that destination. He got Vip tickets for us to see the Aquatic show and before it started, the rain prevented the show from being performed. He then was able to change the tickets to another day. In one of the locations we were photographing, rain made the road we had to walk in very slippery so he got us some sticks for stability. He was incredible attentive, and our photo opportunities were incredible. After I arrived home he sent me a link with photos he had taken of us, which I downloaded and made it very easy to make a presentation.
I came back home with a great feeling of our stay in Guilin with Jack, and are very thankful for his help and patience. We recommend him highly.
Mercier runs professional tours with insider knowledge of where/when to capture the best photos.
I usually travel independently but the logistics of getting to fairly remote places before sunrise is daunting. When the light is changing quickly, it's good to save time to have someone point out some of the better locations to capture the scene.
I would go on another tour arranged by Mercier without hesitation.
My wife and I recently went on a tour of China designed and organised by Mercier Zeng. All the organisation beforehand was perfect with a bespoke tour created for us which perfectly matched everything we wanted to do and more. All the communications were clear and timely and all accommodation and activities were great. We particularly liked the boutique hotels that were booked for us, they were really special. The photographic activities and locations were fabulous.
The 2 professional photographers who guided us, Chasing and Top, were both exceptional. Chasing is a master of photography in general and street photography in particular. Chasing is brilliant at ‘seeing an image’ and then capturing it, he is a great teacher and a super host who looking after us fantastically. Top is also hugely accomplished and he is great at landscape and people photography. Top is constantly enthusiastic and very supportive, he is also a great teacher and a very attentive host. We learned a lot from Chasing and Top and we are really pleased with the images we have bought home.
We wholeheartedly recommend Mercier Zeng and his team and we felt privileged to have been on one of their tours, it was an amazing experience we will always remember.
Mercier Zeng 回复2024-11-19
Hi Andy,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your China photo tours with our guides. Hopefully, we’ll have the chance to meet again in the near future.
Mercier Zeng
My cousin and I went on a 4 day photography tour with Mercier and his colleague Kevin.
We are keen amateur photographers.
We were taken to places where we were able to take some of the best pictures we have ever taken.
Highlights included PRIVATE shoots with a Cormorant Fisherman, Farmer with Water buffalo and the Longji Rice Terraces.
We are very grateful to Mercier and his team for showing us some of the most beautiful places in China.
I have participated in several photography trips organised by reputable photographers and guides. Fresh from our recently concluded trip to Guilin, Yangshuo and Longji, I will say Mercier is absolutely top rate when it comes to trip planning and looking after his guests.
Apart from a carefully planned shoot schedule and finding the best locations, he was very mindful of our individual photographic aspirations. Always accommodating and ever-ready with practical advice to our questions, it made for a wonderful experience for photographers of all skill levels.
Beyond the advantage of local knowledge, being an accomplished photographer himself helps with guiding us to capturing the best shots from the right place and at the right time..... which means very early 4am wake-up calls to hike up 1000 steps to capture some gorgeous sunrise over the karst mountains!
The quality of our accommodation and transport was excellent and there was ample leisure time which allowed us to recover and relax. Along with interesting facts and history of each location, it made for a wonderful experience which I am sure we will appreciate the background as we review the photos from our trip.
I strongly recommend engaging Mercier if you expect nothing but the best for a guided photography trip in China, especially to the Guangxi region. Mercier is beyond your regular guide because he makes a real effort to ensure you have a great time photographing people and places that are just simply unforgettable!
As photographers, we are mere visual messengers of the beautiful imagery we witness, so enjoy the experience if you can!
Mercier was truly exceptional. The most memorable and wonderful part of our trip to China were the 3 days with Mercier in Longji Rice Terraces and then at Yangshuo. He took us to the most beautiful locations and made everything that we desired possible. Amazing insight into best spots for photography of the most beautiful locations in that area. Would recommend him to all my friends visiting China
I want to thank Mercier very much for the brilliant photo-tour! Mercier very promptly and accurately tailored the program which 100% matched and even exceeded all my expectations about visiting Xiapu and Guilin! We didn't miss any sunrise, the cars were very modern and comfortable and the guides very attentive.
I hope I can return one day with my friends and repeat this wonderfool trip again,
Thank you Mercier very much! And many thanks to Chanxing and Kevin for their support!!
I have travelled to different parts of the China with my family but I have hardly seen such natural beauty as in Huangshan. Last month, I planned a trip to China suddenly. My wife was so happy after visiting this amazing city and she enjoyed the photography tour as well even though she isn't a serious photographer. Our Guide Tony was very active, spoke very fluent English. We asked many questions to him and got very prompt reply with useful information and tips, he was well-read man, and know Chinese culture well. We learnt a lot about Hui style architecture from him as well. We all are very thankful to our guide who made our trip wonderful with immense natural beauty of Huangshan. Highly recommend Tony and Huangshan photography tours.
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