HOW THIS EXPERIENCE FEELS
Connection · Delight
Feel connected as traditional dress, hair styling and historic Beijing settings turn a photoshoot into a more personal way of experiencing the city. The finished images are part souvenir, part record of a day you stepped into rather than simply looked at.
Reviews from Our Happy Guests
Dua Shkara (KOL – Australia)
As a mama-to-be with over a million followers, I get offered collabs constantly — but this one I booked and paid for myself, no sponsorship, because I’d been eyeing @cet.chinaexplorertour’s hanfu shoots for months. My husband and I did our maternity photos in Beijing in the most stunning hanfu, and the whole team was incredible — patient, warm, checking in on me the entire time, and so intentional with every styling detail. These are some of the most beautiful photos we’ve ever taken, pregnancy or not. Worth every penny 🤍🪭
Daina Isabel (America)
It was an amazing experience from start to finish! I got to do two different looks, and both turned out beautifully.The photographer was professional, patient, and really knew how to guide me through the poses to get the best shots. The staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the entire process.
Communication was excellent—they responded quickly, clearly, and made everything super easy to understand. It’s clear they have experience working with foreigners, which made me feel comfortable and confident during the shoot!
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Hanfu Studio
Arrive at the Hanfu studio at your confirmed appointment time.
If you choose the All-Inclusive Package, an English-speaking staff member will meet you at the nearest subway station or studio's gate, accompany you to the studio and assist with communication during the photoshoot.
The studio is where the experience begins, not simply a changing room. Take time to look through available costume styles, discuss your preferred color palette and choose accessories that work with the location you have selected.
Day 2: Choose Your Hanfu Style
Choose from an array of authentic Chinese outfits, including flowing Hanfu and regal Imperial Robes. Our team will assist with hair and makeup to complete your transformation.
- Imperial Robes: Dress as an emperor, empress or princess in vibrant, gold-embroidered silk robes, symbolizing power and prestige during the Qing dynasty.
- Hanfu: Experience the grace of ancient Chinese scholars and ladies with these flowing robes, rich in historical significance and intricate embroidery.
Our team will assist with hair and makeup, styling you to match the beauty and elegance of ancient Chinese nobility. You’ll be ready to transport yourself to a different era!
Note: We highly recommend the Qing Dynasty style for photoshoots in Beijing—it pairs beautifully with the city's imperial architecture.
Day 3: Professional Makeup and Hairstyling
Once the costume is selected, allow approximately 90-120 minutes for professional makeup and hairstyling. The team will match makeup, hairpieces and accessories to your chosen look, while keeping the style appropriate for the selected location and photography direction.
This part of the experience is unhurried. It gives you time to settle into the costume and become comfortable before the camera session begins.
Day 4: Travel to Photoshoot Location
After styling, walking to your confirmed photography location. Possible locations include the the Forbidden City exterior and the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
CGT's photographer will choose the best spots according to the available light, visitor flow, outfit color and the mood you want from the final images.
Day 5: Guided Photoshoot
At the location, CGT‘s photographer and our staff will guide you through poses, walking shots, seated portraits and smaller detail images. You do not need previous modeling or photography experience.
The strongest photographs often come from simple actions: holding an umbrella, adjusting a sleeve, walking beneath a gate, looking across a courtyard or standing beside a painted doorway. The goal is not to make you play a historical character; it is to create images where the clothing and Beijing setting work together naturally.
Photography time starts from approximately 40 minutes, depending on the package and selected location.
Day 6: Souvenir Photos
After the photoshoot, return to the studio. You will receive all unedited photographs on the same day, along with a selection of professionally retouched images.
For guests using the All-Inclusive Package, English-speaking support concludes after you return to the studio. The staff member does not remain during makeup removal.
Day 7:
| Package / Service | What’s Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Package | Hanfu costume rental, including cloak, hairpieces and accessories; professional makeup and hairstyling; props; professional photographer; selected Beijing photoshoot location; at least 30 original photos for one guest or at least 25 original photos per person for groups of 2 or more; an average of 5 professionally retouched photos per person | US$120 per person （US$135 in Winter for adding cloak） |
| All-inclusive Package (English-Speaking Companion Service) | Meet guests at the nearest subway station; accompany guests to the Hanfu studio; assist with costume selection, makeup communication and the photoshoot; escort guests back to the studio after the session | US$45 per booking for 1–2 guests （ For Groups of 3+, Please inquire） |
Why Add English-Speaking Companion Service?
This service is more than translation. They can help you understand the available Hanfu styles, communicate your preferred look to the studio team, coordinate timing during the session and make sure you feel comfortable throughout the experience. We strongly recommend this service. Please note that the companion’s service ends after escorting you back to the studio. They do not remain during makeup removal.
Day 8:
Group discounts may be available for bookings of 4 or more guests. Please contact us at our trip planning form with your preferred date, group size, chosen photoshoot location and whether you would like English-speaking companion service. We will confirm studio availability and provide a tailored group quotation.
What is included
- Hanfu outfit rental.
- Professional makeup and hairstyling (including delicate hairpieces and accessories).
- Choice of props (e.g., flute, armor, fan, oil-paper umbrella, or book).
- Skilled photographer with experience in traditional Chinese style.
- Same-day return of all unedited photos and a selection of professionally retouched images.
What is not included
- Lunch and personal expenses.
- Forbidden City's Entrance ticket.
- English-speaking coordinator (for standard package).
